Spinal Anesthesia – Anatomy & Physiology

3 weeks ago

Understanding the Spine: The Foundation of Spinal Anesthesia Spinal anesthesia is a cornerstone technique in regional anesthesia, but its safe…

Cardiac Risk Index

4 weeks ago

The Cardiac Risk Index refers to clinical tools used to predict the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in…

Atracurium

4 weeks ago

Atracurium is an intermediate-acting, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Hofmann elimination (independent of renal/hepatic function). Causes histamine release (risk of hypotension/tachycardia). Dose:…

Isoflurane

4 weeks ago

Isoflurane is a potent, reliable inhalational anesthetic (MAC ~1.2%) with moderate blood solubility (λB:G 1.4). Known for cardiovascular stability and…

Desflurane

4 weeks ago

Desflurane is a potent inhalational anesthetic prized for its rapid emergence due to low blood solubility (MAC 6-7%). Ideal for…

Sevoflurane

1 month ago

Sevoflurane is a potent, non-pungent inhalational anesthetic (MAC ~2%) with low blood solubility (λB:G 0.65). Ideal for smooth inhalational induction…

Midazolam

1 month ago

Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia. Rapid IV onset (1-2 min), metabolized hepatically. Causes…

Anesthetic Emergencies

1 month ago

Of course, this is a critical topic yet teaching our future physicians and anesthesiologists to anticipate, recognize, and manage anesthetic…

Etomidate

8 months ago

Etomidate is a rapid-onset IV hypnotic for induction (0.2-0.3 mg/kg). Cardiovascularly stable (minimal hemodynamic effects). Causes myoclonus and adrenal suppression…

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