Evidence-based clinical review Anesthesia for Robotic Pelvic Surgery: The Hidden Physiology of Steep Trendelenburg and Pneumoperitoneum Why apparently reassuring numbers can conceal cardiopulmonary, cerebral, ocular, airway, and renal stress Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Abstract
Tag: perioperative medicine
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age?
Frailty-Adjusted Anesthesia: Should Physiologic Age Replace Chronologic Age? Review Abstract Chronologic age has traditionally served as a cornerstone of perioperative risk assessment and clinical decision making. While advancing age is associated with an increased likelihood of postoperative complications, it is increasingly recognized that age alone provides an
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound: Should It Become the New “NPO Check”?
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound Should It Become the New “NPO Check” Review Abstract Point of care gastric ultrasound has emerged as an important bedside imaging modality that enables clinicians to assess gastric contents in real time before anesthesia, procedural sedation, or urgent interventions. By providing direct visualization
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 Blood and Oxygen Carriers: The Next Revolution in Intraoperative Safety
Artificial Blood and Oxygen Carriers The Next Revolution in Intraoperative Safety Abstract The development of artificial blood and oxygen carrying substitutes represents a significant milestone in perioperative medicine, offering potential solutions to persistent challenges surrounding blood transfusion safety, supply constraints, and compatibility. Although allogeneic blood transfusion remains a
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025
Automated Anesthesia Systems: The Truth About Safety in 2025 Introduction Automated anesthesia systems equipped with triple-controller technology have demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional manual control methods in surgical practice. Recent clinical studies show that patients managed with automated systems spend significantly less time with
