Some people are natural born leaders. Some are groomed to become leaders, while other have no desire to lead. Wherever you fall on this continuum., it is important to know and understand what actions or qualities make a “leader” a good one. In this article, Tom Davis, CRNA presents a rubric to follow for [...]
Unanticipated difficult airways can prove potentially fatal in the patient at increased risk for desaturation during the apneic period. As we attempt to secure the airway in these patients, are there any additional adjuncts the anesthetist can utilize to prolong the apneic period and avoid early hypoxemia? This article addresses some adjuncts that have [...]
Postoperative vision loss is a major concern. As CRNA's, we must remain vigilant to ensure the safety of our patients. How much do YOU know about postoperative vision loss? Test and refresh yourself with this AANA Journal Course that addresses how this phenomenon occurs and what we can do as anesthesia providers to avoid [...]
Hemodynamic management of the patient with Pheochromocytoma can present a difficult challenge. For patients who are at increased risk for severe intraoperative hypertension with manipulation of the adrenal gland, which antihypertensive medications provide the best management. This article addresses Clevidipine as a potential option. Novel Use of Clevidipine for Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management in [...]
Transfer of patient care is a critical step in assuring positive patient outcomes. Nowhere is this pivotal step more important than in the setting of a critically ill patient, or, a postoperative patient. Is standardization of the transfer of care process beneficial to patients? Does it ensure that all pertinent information has been relayed. [...]
Electronic healthcare information systems have proven to be a vital resource when it comes to the delivery of healthcare, both in and out of the operating room. They streamline the delivery of healthcare and have made it easier for providers to access patient information across a vast healthcare continuum. While the benefits of these [...]
What is the correlation between the airline industry and patient safety with regard to anesthesia practice? Tom Davis, CRNA explores the parallels between these two concepts, and outlines ways the anesthesia provider can ensure the safety of their patients. Very interesting read, take a look. Flight Path to Patient Safety Author Thomas [...]
Drug use and addiction are unfortunately very real pitfalls that some anesthesia providers face. Entering treatment programs and overcoming the addiction can both be very difficult. But what difficulties do anesthesia providers face when they attempt to reenter the field? Is reentry to anesthesia practice even possible? If so, what pathways for reentry are [...]