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Decreasing NPO Times for Pediatric Patients
December 15, 2025

Decreasing NPO Times for Pediatric Patients

Traditional preoperative fasting, also known as “nil per os” (NPO), is a longstanding practice aimed at reducing the risk of pulmonary aspiration whil

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Use of Nerve Blocks in Gynecologic (GYN) Surgery
November 13, 2025

Use of Nerve Blocks in Gynecologic (GYN) Surgery

The growth of minimally invasive gynecologic (GYN) surgery has driven a parallel evolution in perioperative pain management. Regional anesthesia, part

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Discharging Patients Home with a Responsible Adult After Anesthesia
September 15, 2025

Discharging Patients Home with a Responsible Adult After Anesthesia

Ambulatory anesthesia enables millions to undergo procedures safely outside hospitals. Advances in short-acting anesthetics, enhanced monitoring, and

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Hand Surgery in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
August 11, 2025

Hand Surgery in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Hand surgery is a specialized branch of surgery that deals with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm. With advancements in surgical techn

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Safe Use of Anesthesia in Pregnant Patients
July 07, 2025

Safe Use of Anesthesia in Pregnant Patients

Anesthesia during pregnancy presents the unique clinical challenge of maintaining the patient’s safety and comfort while also protecting the developin

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The Patient Microbiome and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) After Spine Surgery
June 02, 2025

The Patient Microbiome and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) After Spine Surgery

Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications of modern surgery, affecting nearly one in every 30 surgical procedures.1 Resear

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Pocket vs Full-Size Ultrasound in Anesthesia
April 28, 2025

Pocket vs Full-Size Ultrasound in Anesthesia

Ultrasound has become essential in anesthesia for guiding procedures like peripheral nerve blocks and central venous catheter placements. Traditionall

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Drug Scheduling Under the Controlled Substances Act
March 27, 2025

Drug Scheduling Under the Controlled Substances Act

Implemented in 1970, the Controlled Substances Act consolidated previous American and international drug policies to regulate the production, distribu

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Emerging Public Health Concerns in the US
February 24, 2025

Emerging Public Health Concerns in the US

Public health is a multidisciplinary field aimed at protecting and improving the health of individuals, communities, and populations. Its primary obje

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