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Indications for Preoperative IV Fluids 
March 25, 2024

Indications for Preoperative IV Fluids 

Administering preoperative intravenous (IV) fluids is vital for optimal patient outcomes. The goal of perioperative fluid management is to maintain ho

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An Overview of Procedural Sedation
February 25, 2024

An Overview of Procedural Sedation

Procedural sedation and analgesia is a clinical practice that uses pharmacologic agents to achieve a measurable level of sedation during painful or an

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Patient Comfort Under Anesthesia
January 29, 2024

Patient Comfort Under Anesthesia

Patient comfort under anesthesia is of utmost importance. Not only does patient comfort promote subjective measures of satisfaction, but research also

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Efforts to Make ORs More Environmentally Friendly
December 28, 2023

Efforts to Make ORs More Environmentally Friendly

Reducing and reversing climate change is arguably the largest problem of modern times. Efforts to gain support and make changes are continuing to gath

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Why Are Mornings Better for Surgery?
November 27, 2023

Why Are Mornings Better for Surgery?

Postoperative sleep disturbance (POSD) is a recognized complication following surgery, with several studies identifying general anesthesia as an indep

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Elevated Risk of Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnant Surgical Patients 
October 27, 2023

Elevated Risk of Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnant Surgical Patients 

50-80% of pregnant people experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (“Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy”, 2021). These symptoms are

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“Pump and Dump” After Surgery 
September 14, 2023

“Pump and Dump” After Surgery 

Breastfeeding is a significant public health issue that affects the health of newborn babies and birthing parents (3). Breastfed babies are less likel

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Intravenous and Inhalational Anesthetics on the Immune System 
August 08, 2023

Intravenous and Inhalational Anesthetics on the Immune System 

General anesthesia is administered during surgery for analgesic purposes; these can be delivered using inhalational anesthetics, intravenous medicatio

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FDA Approval for an RSV Vaccine 
June 21, 2023

FDA Approval for an RSV Vaccine 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages of individuals of all ages. RSV typically

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