GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Aspiration Risk: From Universal Holding to Risk-Based Perioperative Management Review Abstract Purpose The rapid adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GIP/GLP-1) receptor agonists has transformed the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. As the use
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Energy Devices Under the Microscope: Are We Underestimating Thermal Injury?
Energy Devices Under the Microscope: Are We Underestimating Thermal Injury? Review Abstract Purpose: To examine current understanding of thermal injury mechanisms in energy-based medical devices and assess whether healthcare providers adequately recognize risk factors, injury patterns, and prevention strategies. Methodology: Analysis of current literature, clinical case studies,
The Role of Anesthesiologists in Perioperative Medicine: Should We Lead or Follow?
The Role of Anesthesiologists in Perioperative Medicine: Should We Lead or Follow? Review Abstract Anesthesiologists have evolved from providers of intraoperative anesthesia to physicians involved in the complete perioperative care continuum. This paper examines the current role of anesthesiologists in perioperative medicine and addresses whether
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation?
Artificial Intelligence in Airway Management: Can Algorithms Predict a Difficult Intubation? Review Abstract Accurate prediction of difficult intubation remains a critical and unresolved challenge in anesthesiology and emergency medicine. Failure to anticipate a difficult airway can result in serious complications, including hypoxia, aspiration, airway trauma, and in
Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA): The New Frontier in Risk
Anesthesia for Non-Operating Room Procedures (NORA) The New Frontier in Risk Review Abstract Non operating room anesthesia has become one of the most rapidly expanding domains within anesthesiology, with procedural volumes increasing by more than 15 percent annually. This growth reflects broader trends in healthcare delivery, including
The Second Victim Phenomenon: Why Most Anesthesiologists Experience Trauma After Medical Errors
The Second Victim Phenomenon: Why Most Anesthesiologists Experience Trauma After Medical Errors Key Takeaways Understanding the second victim phenomenon is crucial for protecting healthcare professionals’ mental health and maintaining quality patient care. Here are the essential insights every anesthesiologist and healthcare leader should know:
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain: From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy Abstract The integration of psychedelic substances into anesthesia and pain management represents an important and evolving development in contemporary medical practice. Historically associated with psychiatric research and later restricted due to regulatory concerns, psychedelic compounds are now reemerging
Postoperative Delirium and Brain Health: Can the Anesthesiologist Prevent Dementia?
Postoperative Delirium and Brain Health Can the Anesthesiologist Prevent Dementia Abstract Postoperative delirium has emerged as a major concern in perioperative medicine, particularly among older adults undergoing surgical procedures. Characterized by an acute and fluctuating disturbance in attention, awareness, and cognition, postoperative delirium affects
Breaking Through Pain Barriers: Latest Advances in Long-Acting Nerve Blocks
The Great Propofol Debate: Are We Too Dependent on a Single Drug?
The Great Propofol Debate Are We Too Dependent on a Single Drug Abstract Since its introduction into clinical practice in the 1980s, propofol has become a cornerstone of modern anesthesia and procedural sedation. Its rapid onset of action, short context sensitive half time, and predictable recovery profile
