Evidence-based clinical review Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access: Is Landmark-Only Placement Now Outdated? For routine central venous catheterization, real-time ultrasound should be the default when trained operators and functioning equipment are available. Landmark-only access still has a limited contingency role. Estimated reading time:
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Anesthesia for Robotic Pelvic Surgery: The Hidden Physiology of Steep Trendelenburg and Pneumoperitoneum
Same-Day Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: The Anesthesiologist’s Expanding Role in Ambulatory ERAS
Same-Day Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: The Anesthesiologist's Expanding Role in Ambulatory ERAS Review Abstract Background Same-day discharge following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become a well-established component of modern orthopedic care. Successful implementation relies on appropriate patient selection, rapid-recovery pathways, multidisciplinary
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
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
Anesthesia Drug Shortages: Crisis Management in the Operating Room
Anesthesia Drug Shortages: Crisis Management in the Operating Room Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Anesthesia drug shortages represent a critical challenge facing modern healthcare systems worldwide. This paper examines the complex factors contributing to these shortages,
