The articles below are provided for general educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please read our full medical disclaimer before relying on any information found here.
The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a relatively new and innovative regional anesthesia technique primarily used for hip surgery and pain man
Read More →
To safely maintain oxygenation and circulation during anesthesia, practitioners must consider the hemodynamic effects of different anesthetics. Unders
Read More →
In the modern operating room, a critical piece of equipment that ensures patient safety is the anesthesia machine. These complex devices, which have e
Read More →
Spinal cord stimulators have emerged as an innovative treatment option for chronic pain management. These devices, which deliver electrical impulses t
Read More →
Local anesthetics play a crucial role in modern medicine, providing pain relief during various medical procedures. However, like any medication, they
Read More →
Epidural injections—injections of medication into the epidural space of the spine—are used in several contexts in medicine. For example, epidural gluc
Read More →
Pregnancy places significant strain on a person’s body and health. Ideally, patients should space their pregnancies out appropriately to mitigate heal
Read More →
Oximetry is a technique that uses differences in light absorption to measure blood oxygen saturation. Accurate measurements of oxygenation are critica
Read More →
Intubation is a critical procedure to maintain a patient’s airway and allow breathing that can be complicated by various conditions. The success rate
Read More →