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Indications for Rapid Sequence Intubation
March 10, 2022

Indications for Rapid Sequence Intubation

Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a life-saving technique used for emergency airway management and manifestation. It is essential when a…

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Immune Neutralization of Omicron
February 9, 2022

Immune Neutralization of Omicron

December 2021 marked the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 emerging [1] – a milestone that many did not anticipate. Yet even…

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Perioperative Considerations for COVID-19 Long-Haulers
January 5, 2022

Perioperative Considerations for COVID-19 Long-Haulers

The continued rise in new COVID-19 infections has led to an increasing number of reports detailing a post-acute COVID-19 syndrome…

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Meningitis: An Overview
December 7, 2021

Meningitis: An Overview

Over the last ten years, meningitis epidemics have cropped up all over the world, though they occur most commonly in…

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Anesthesia Considerations for Appendectomy
November 1, 2021

Anesthesia Considerations for Appendectomy

The appendectomy is one of the world’s most frequently performed operations [1]. For decades, the dominant technique was the open…

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Improving Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room
October 4, 2021

Improving Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room

Single-use plastic is widely used throughout hospitals for a number of reasons: not only is it cost-effective, but plastic can…

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Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Boost: Preliminary Data
September 7, 2021

Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccine Boost: Preliminary Data

In response to potential supply shortages, adverse thrombotic events, and the rise of dangerous variants, researchers are considering whether a…

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Intraoperative Airway Management with a Tracheostomy Tube
August 2, 2021

Intraoperative Airway Management with a Tracheostomy Tube

Patients who present with an upper airway obstruction, require mechanical ventilation, or need removal of trachea-bronchial secretions may require a…

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Rocuronium: Mechanism and Clinical Guidelines
July 6, 2021

Rocuronium: Mechanism and Clinical Guidelines

Rocuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used in surgery as an adjunct to general anesthesia to induce muscle relaxation.[i] Contrary…

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