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Atelectasis during anesthesia: Etiol

The presence of atelectasis during the perioperative period is likely a multifactorial process. Possible etiologies include the following:

1. Compression : The properties of the thorax and lung change leading to decreased compliance and decreases FRC (decreased by 1 L supine + 0.4 L during general anesthesia). [More…]

Hemoglobin structure and function

April 1, 2020

Hemoglobin structure and function
Oxygen-Hemoglobin binding
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Factors influencing left and rightward shift

Axillary Block

See accompanying document: Axillary Block

Sara Goldhaber-Fiebert

December 2020

Dr. Sara Goldhaber-Fiebert discusses her article “Clinical Uses and Impacts of Emergency Manuals During Perioperative Crises” from the December 2020 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Ultrasound-Guided Pudendal Nerve Block for Children in the Lithotomy Position with Jorge Pineda

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Spinal Anesthesia in Neonates and Infants

November 2020: Dr. Emmett Whitaker and OpenAnesthesia
Editor Dr. Jina Sinskey discuss spinal
anesthesia in neonates and infants.

Learn about EEG for Anesthesia

This activity will introduce you to the basics of using electroencephalography (EEG) to recognize the altered states of arousal caused by commonly used anesthetic drugs. See the new IARS CME activity at EEG for Anesthesia!

Supported by an educational grant from Masimo Corporation.

Atelectasis during anesthesia: Etiol

Hemoglobin structure and function

Coronary Artery Aneurysm

Axillary Block

November 2020

Sara Goldhaber-Fiebert

Pediatric Difficult Airway

Ultrasound-Guided Pudendal Nerve Block for Children in the Lithotomy Position with Jorge Pineda

Spinal Anesthesia in Neonates and Infants

Learn about EEG for Anesthesia

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