by Justin Phillips | Mar 18, 2024 | Clinical Connection
Spinal Anesthesia for Total Joint Surgery Introduction: Total joint surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, are important procedures that restore mobility and alleviate pain for countless individuals worldwide. Anesthesia choice profoundly impacts surgical...
by Justin Phillips | Sep 21, 2023 | Clinical Connection
Awake Spinal Surgery Spinal surgery without general anesthesia: Although it is sometimes called “Awake” spine surgery, this is a misnomer since the surgery is performed under conscious sedation or twilight sleep. Sedation is administered through the IV so patients...
by Justin Phillips | Mar 29, 2021 | Clinical Connection
Post-Operative Nausea & Vomiting (PONV) Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is unfortunately a very common side effect of surgery and anesthesia, affecting roughly 1/3 of patients in the general surgical population. PONV can lead to longer stays in the...
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