Recent Trends In The Field Of Anesthesiology

Here are some general areas that might be of interest in the field of anesthesia based on historical trends and ongoing areas of research. Keep in mind that these trends might have evolved by the time you read this article: Regional Anesthesia Techniques: Ongoing advancements and refinements in regional anesthesia…

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From Ether To Present-Day Anesthesia

  From Ether To Present-Day Anesthesia: A Journey Through the History of Anesthesia The History of Anesthesia is a riveting narrative of human ingenuity, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a more humane medical practice. It is a story that transforms surgery from a brutal, last-resort ordeal into a controlled,…

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Unlocking Pain-Free Surgeries: The Power of Anesthesia

Pain-free surgery

The history of medical procedures is fraught with tales of excruciating pain and suffering. Patients undergoing surgeries often had to endure unimaginable agony as their bodies were subjected to invasive interventions. However, a revolutionary advancement in medical science has forever altered this narrative – the advent of anesthesia. The power…

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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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The Basics of Anesthesia: Ensuring Comfort and Safety in Medical Procedures

Introduction In the realm of modern medicine, the term “anesthesia” holds immense significance as it facilitates medical procedures and surgeries that would otherwise be unbearable for patients. Anesthesia, in its various forms, ensures pain relief, immobility, and often induces a state of unconsciousness to enable clinicians to perform intricate procedures…

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Dexmedetomidine

Dexmedetomidine

It is an enantiomer of medetomidine. It acts as an alpha2 agonist although it has mild actions on alpha 1 receptors also. The ratio of 2 to receptor selectivity

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