Reasons to Have Surgery at a Tertiary Care Center
It is estimated that U.S. citizens undergo an average of 9.2 surgeries in their lifetimes, comprising of 3.41 inpatient, 2.56 outpatient, and 3.20 non-OR procedures (1). Each setting is suited for different ranges of clinical contexts. While the overall trend is more...
Research on The Impacts of Anesthesia on IVF Outcome
In the modern world, more and more people are choosing to give birth at later ages. However, peak female reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s. By age 30, fertility begins to decline, with a higher risk of diminished ovarian function,...
Anesthesia Considerations with SGLT-2 Inhibitors
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of oral medications initially developed and FDA-approved as antidiabetic drugs to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Subsequent clinical trials revealed significant benefits for kidney health...
Comparison of Local Anesthetics for Regional Anesthesia
Local anesthetics play an important role in medicine by providing pain relief during surgical procedures, dental interventions, and various diagnostic tests. Lidocaine, bupivacaine, and ropivacaine are most commonly used due to their effective analgesic properties and...
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