Anesthetic Emergencies

Of course, this is a critical topic yet teaching our future physicians and anesthesiologists to anticipate, recognize, and manage anesthetic emergencies is paramount to patient safety. Here is a structured list of anesthesia emergencies. We have organized them by the physiological system or phase of care, which is a logical…

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Divine Debut of Anesthesia?

religious scriptures and anesthesia

The scriptures of major religions do not explicitly describe the use of modern anesthesia, as the concept and technology of anesthesia are relatively recent developments in human history. However, there are instances in religious texts that describe states of deep sleep, unconsciousness, or divinely induced trances that could be interpreted…

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Anesthesia Techniques

Anesthesiologists employ various techniques and medications to administer anesthesia, tailoring their approach based on the patient’s medical condition, the nature of the surgery, and the desired depth of anesthesia. The primary goal is to induce a state of unconsciousness or analgesia (pain relief) while maintaining physiological stability. Here are some…

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Commonly Used Drugs in Anesthesia Practice

Anesthesia is a crucial component of modern medicine, enabling surgeons and healthcare providers to perform complex procedures while ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety. Achieving this delicate balance requires the use of various drugs tailored to the individual patient’s needs. Clink for detailed pharmacology of all the Anesthetic Drugs Below,…

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Rocuronium

Rocuronium

Rocuronium is a non-depolarizing steroidal muscle relaxant of intermediate duration. However, onset may be rapid or intermediate depending on the injected dose.

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911 in Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Eyedrops

Karl Koller’s Discovery of the First Local Anesthetic   In the realm of medical history, certain moments stand out as pivotal turning points that forever alter the course of patient care and medical practice. One such moment is the discovery of local anesthesia, a revolutionary breakthrough that transformed the field…

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