Essays on Anesthesiology

1.0 Without putting the figures you cited into a spreadsheet, it is quick to appreciate the fact that the medical costs of obesity is clearly higher than the cost of implementing the research project. The net obesity cost (NOC)-to-project implementation cost (PIC) ratio of 10.2 [$1,429 / $140] is convincingly high. A patient’s annual savings from obesity cost can virtually finance this project implementation estimate. However, it is unclear to us if the cost of implementing the proposed exercise prescription protocol (EPP) or the actual implementation of EPP by the patient, using the necessary equipment and ...

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The high prevalence of substance use in the society has made more users to depend on opioid drugs to relieve pains and discomfort because of addiction. The problem contributes to high number of hospital visits and increasing admission rates in hospital’s acute care departments. The following paper aims at reviewing the literature on the acute pain management in chronic pain patients and opioid dependent patients. The outcome of the review plays a critical role in the field nursing practice by assisting professionals to develop strategies that help prevent adverse effects for the patient suffering from acute pain. The ...

Body fitness is essential to the welfare of one’s health. In fact, lack thereof compromises one’s medical status, and this could lead to the development of complications such as high blood pressure and obesity. As such, many individuals have resolved to take measures aimed at enhancing their body fitness through natural bodybuilding strategies. However, the utilization of steroids is a universal preference among sportsmen and people who want to improve their fitness. Due to the marketing strategies employed by the steroid manufacturing companies, most people are unaware of the adverse side effects these drugs cause on their ...

Working in the anesthesia department can be a relatively arduous task when dilapidated tools are the only ones available, such tools are few, and a lot of innovation has to be done for the department to remain efficient and effective in a medical environment that is constantly changing with the changing trends and approaches to surgery. The state of affairs is not made any better when the personnel available for the anesthesiologist's role are few and demoralized, regardless of how much their remuneration is at the end of the day. In this article, the challenge of having few trained ...

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The internal analysis is a necessity to assist in the research activities of the hospital and monitor its competitive advantage through a SWOT analysis of the company information. The reader will be able to equip himself with about its operations and identify the potential suppliers and customers as well as get regular updates on the major strategies and developments affecting the operation of the organization. Sheridan Healthcare is a multi-Specialty physician and hospital-based services company that provides physician services in the areas of Neonatology, Anesthesiology, radiology, and emergency medicine. It is also known for office-based services in gynaecology, Perinatology, ...

“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also humanity.”

Hippocrates Several themes have emerged in my life over the years that make me well-suited for a successful career in medicine. From a life-changing accident at the age of seven to a fascination and curiosity of the human body to a passion for research that helps improves the lives of others. At the young age of seven, I was an ordinary southern child living in rural Fulton, Kentucky. I enjoyed fishing, playing with my dogs, and riding horses. Then one day an accident happened that would change the rest of my life and target my interest in medicine. My father, ...

Comparison between invasive & non-invasive ventilation in managing flail chest

Abstract Background Invasive ventilation has been beneficial with the provision of the airway defense for patients with respiratory complications and blunt injury such as the flail chest. It increases the airway defense and consequently minimizes the risk of reparatory related infections. Furthermore, invasive ventilation has the ability to allot the flow of lower tidal volumes. On the other hand, non-invasive ventilations involve the use of a ventilator support without the invasive artificial airway. This type of ventilation has been in a wide use and it has become popular within the previous two decades. The flexibility nature of the method ...

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Dexmedetomidine is a centrally acting α-2 receptor agonist that is used as anaesthesia during surgical procedures. It has several properties that make it suitable for use during monitored anaesthesia care (MAC). DEX has analgesic properties thus there is considerably reduced opioids requirements both before and after surgery (Candiotti, et al., 2010). Tachychardia and hypertension are mitigated by the symphatholytic effect of DEX. It has also been known to be friendly to respiratory system as it does not depress the respiratory system during its use. These properties make it suitable for MAC during orthopedic, ophthalmic, plastic surgery, dental and diagnostic procedures. ...