Archive for the ‘Pain / Anesthetics’ Category

When Propofol Is Administered By Trained Professional Adverse Events Rate Is Low

Friday, March 5th, 2010
Propofol is safe for advanced endoscopic procedures with a low rate of sedation-related adverse events when administered by a trained professional, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute...

Training Kit For Operating Room Emergencies Now Available

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
When the anesthesia care provider yells the code "Malignant Hyperthermia!" during a routine surgery there are approximately 15 minutes to save this patient's life, you are excited but not panicking--- why? The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) introduces a new MH Mock Drill Training Kit for Operating Room Staff to better prepare for MH emergencies...

PharMEDium Participates In Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Summit: Medication Safety In The Operating Room; Time For A New Paradigm

Saturday, February 20th, 2010
PharMEDium Services, LLC, announced their participation in the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Summit held January 26th in Phoenix, AZ. PharMEDium's commitment to patient safety aligned with the APSF goals of improving medication safety by offering a complete line of pre-filled, pre-labeled Anesthesia syringe medications intended for use in the Operating Room...

Field Guide On Managing Pain Of Battlefield Trauma

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. has released a one-of-a-kind publication intended to educate anesthesiology residents in the art and science of advanced battlefield regional anesthesia techniques and acute pain medicine. Its aim is to serve as a resource to manage the pain of combat trauma.

Family Members May Help Assess A Loved One’s Pain In ICU

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Managing pain in the ICU is an ongoing and significant challenge for the critical care team. However, new reports suggest that taking a comprehensive approach to pain management may be the key to managing pain in the ICU and even decreasing the incidence of preventable pain.