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HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA

Anaesthesia News

There are multiple accounts in medieval manuscripts around the world of the use of herbal drinks which could be given to create a state where surgery could be practiced without the patient experiencing pain. 400 BCE – Assyrians use carotid compression to produce brief unconsciousness before circumcision or cataract surgery.

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Setting a 12-Operating Room HOPD Up for Success

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

If you were consolidating five disparate sites of care into a new 12-OR surgery center, what would you do to set it up for success? Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Through their work, they helped St. Crucially, Sullivan helped the St.

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Effect of Lidocaine on Breast Cancer

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

2] Additionally, surgical operations have been shown to decrease natural killer cell function and T cell response for one to four weeks after surgery. Induction of Tumour Cell Shedding into Effluent Venous Blood Breast Cancer Surgery.” One area of interest is the effect of lidocaine on breast cancer cells.

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How Better Processes and Equipment Improve Hospital Efficiency

BFW Inc.

Inventory Management of Surgical Instruments As noted above, operating rooms are a significant source of expenditure for most hospitals. Of course, surgeries are big profit drivers for hospitals as well, but practitioners can leverage new strategies and developing technologies to improve efficiencies and better control costs.

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Caresyntax Awarded 2024 German AI Prize for Advancing Surgical Intelligence

Caresyntax

Currently, the platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in more than 3 million surgeries annually. “This recognition underscores the critical role AI plays in transforming surgical care,” said Björn von Siemens, co-founder of Caresyntax.

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What Does a General Surgeon Do?

Radius Anesthesia

A general surgeon is a highly trained medical professional specializing in surgeries that address a wide range of diseases and injuries across the body. After completing a bachelors degree and medical school, prospective surgeons undergo a rigorous residency program in general surgery, typically lasting five to seven years.