Ambulatory and Portable Anesthesia

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) recovery lounge

The practice of anesthesia has decisively moved beyond the traditional hospital operating room, driven by a demand for efficiency, patient comfort, and advanced technology. This evolution has given rise to two critical subspecialties: Ambulatory Anesthesia, focused on rapid recovery for same-day surgery, and Portable Anesthesia, which brings a fully-equipped, mobile anesthetic suite to non-traditional locations like MRI rooms, endoscopy clinics, and dental offices.

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Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Theologian, and Philosopher

Joseph Priestely

Joseph Priestley (1733 – 1804) was an 18th-century English scientist, theologian, and philosopher known for his diverse contributions to various fields, including chemistry, physics, theology, and political philosophy. His work had a significant impact on both science and society during his time and continues to influence various areas of study…

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Malignant Hyperthermia(MH)

Malignant Hyperthermia is a rare, life-threatening, inherited pharmacogenetic disorder of skeletal muscle. It is characterized by a hypermetabolic crisis triggered by exposure to certain volatile anesthetic gases (e.g., sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane) and the depolarizing muscle relaxant succinylcholine. In susceptible individuals, these agents induce an uncontrolled release of calcium from the…

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