There are a variety of distractions that can occur in the operating room during the induction of anesthesia. A review of the literature revealed that common distractions [...]

There are a variety of distractions that can occur in the operating room during the induction of anesthesia. A review of the literature revealed that common distractions [...]

Induction of anesthesia is a critical part of the anesthesia process where the anesthesia provider begins putting the patient to sleep and secures the airway. The purpose[...]

RationaleWhen paralytic agents are used in surgical procedures, residual neuromuscular blockade poses a significant impact on patient safety with the risk of increasing p[...]

RationaleWhen paralytic agents are used in surgical procedures, residual neuromuscular blockade poses a significant impact on patient safety with the risk of increasing p[...]

Background: Ultrasound allows for the real-time visualization of tissue structures using high-frequency sound waves (Hadzic, 2012). This visualization method is both quic[...]

Ultrasound allows for the real-time visualization of tissue structures using high-frequency sound waves (Hadzic, 2012). Assessing gastric contents is one of the many appl[...]

Background: Ultrasound allows for the real-time visualization of tissue structures using high-frequency sound waves (Hadzic, 2012). This visualization method is both quic[...]

In the perioperative setting, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may result in difficult airwaymanagement and postoperative complications, necessitating reduced benzodiazepine[...]

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to difficult airway management and perioperative complications. This necessitates individualized anesthetic planning including the [...]