Aspiration Pneumonia May Result From Propofol Colonoscopies
Colonoscopies performed under propofol anesthesia often result in aspiration pneumonia, according to an article published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Becker's Hospital Review, March 12, 2013
More Men Choose Nursing - And Earn More Than Women
Most nurses are women, but the number of male nurses is growing and — no surprise — they earn more than their female counterparts.
AARP Blog, March 12, 2013
Male Nurses Becoming More Commonplace, Census Bureau Reports
The nursing profession remains overwhelmingly female, but the representation of men has increased.
Hamburg Reporter, February 25, 2013
Discover the difference between an anesthesiologist and a CRNA, and understand how they work together.
University of Mary, February 16, 2013
Severe Reactions to General Anesthesia are Rare
What patients should know about the frequency of severe reactions to general anesthesia.
Muscatinejournal.com, January 29, 2013
Anesthesia and Oral Surgery
A basic understanding of how and why anesthesia is used during oral surgery.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, AAOMS.
A new study records for the first time what happens to brain cells when patients go under. Three patients undergoing treatment for epilepsy provided a unique opportunity for researchers.
TIME, December 6, 2012
A review of more than 15,000 nerve block procedures performed in children at U.S. hospitals finds little or no risk of permanent complications or death, reports a study in the December issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Newswise.com, December 5, 2012
I'm scheduled for a C-section, and am nervous about the anesthesia. What are my options?
The Bump.com, November 12, 2012
What does anesthesia feel like? I have a high possibility of going into surgery soon. The thing is, I have no idea of what it feels like to be asleep from anesthesia. Yahoo Answers, November 2012
Watching a favorite cartoon can reduce children's anxiety just before they receive anesthesia and undergo surgery, researchers have found. U.S. News & World Report, November 16, 2012
How RNs are keeping patients safe and warm, postanesthesia. Nurse.com, October 29, 2012
A visit to the doctor increasingly means a visit to an advanced practice nurse or a physician assistant. Get to know these new faces. Journal Star, October 29, 2012
Over 230 million patients a year are given anesthetics, but we still know relatively little about the induced slumber. Medical Breakthroughs, October 26, 2012
Giving neuromuscular blocking agents as part of the anesthetic package raised the risk of respiratory complications, a large single-center study showed.
MedPage Today, October 16, 2012
Severe reactions to anesthesia, fortunately, are extremely rare. You may be concerned with a severe reaction called malignant hyperthermia. It usually occurs during or after surgery, but it can occur whenever anesthetic drugs are used. Tulsa World, October 16, 2012
Although consent forms differ depending on the institution, they should include the name of the doctor performing the operation and the procedure you're authorizing.
Chicago Tribune, September 23, 2012
A study in New Zealand has pointed the way to faster recovery for surgery patients who wake up from general anesthetic feeling as if they have jet-lag, or the sensation of being in a different time zone.
People's Daily Online, April 17, 2012
Will you be in any danger from the sedation you’re being given during the procedure? Do you fully understand what anesthesia options are available to you? Know the facts before you agree to any form of sedation.
HamptonRoads.com, April 17, 2012
The Kimberly-Clark Pediatric/Child Face Mask is designed to fit children ages 5 years to 12 years old.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, September 28, 2011
Johnson & Johnson will lower the maximum daily dose for Extra Strength Tylenol to reduce risk of overdose, McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced on Thursday.
Reuters, July 29, 2011
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a third National Take Back Initiative for unwanted and unused prescription drugs on October 29, 2011.
Nursing World, July 27, 2011
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist explains why spinal anesthesia, commonly used for joint replacements, is a safe alternative to general anesthesia with distinct advantages.
Herald Times Reporter News, June 27, 2011
Some approaches to fulfilling the FDA's brief summary requirement, while adequate from a regulatory perspective, are not optimal in communicating important prescription drug information to consumers.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 20, 2011
By using the immune system to attack tumors, U.K. and Mayo Clinic researchers have created a vaccine that cured prostate tumors in mice without relying on toxic chemotherapy or radiation.
SmartPlanet, June 20, 2011
A new technique allows researchers to view real-time, 3-D images of a patient's brain, as the patient undergoes anesthesia from propofol, according to a report by TIME.
Becker's ASC Review, June 15, 2011
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing a new privacy rule that would give patients the right to receive a detailed report on who has electronically accessed their protected health information.
Medscape Medical News, June 1, 2011
Fewer pregnant women and their partners are attending prenatal education classes these days and appear to be quietly following whatever advice the doctor or midwife recommends, researchers said.
Los Angeles Times, June 14, 2011
Patient gripes will soon affect how much hospitals get paid by Medicare.
Kaiser Health News, April 28, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the use of Menactra in children as young as 9 months for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, April 22, 2011
Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC has become aware of a broad U.S. market recall of Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads, manufactured by H&P Industries Inc. and marketed under various brand names including Triad.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, April 21, 2011
More medical centers are offering house calls to geriatric patients.
WKYC-TV Channel 3 News, April 21, 2011
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that FDA continues to receive reports of methemoglobinemia, a serious and potentially fatal adverse effect, associated with benzocaine products both as a spray, used during medical procedures to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and benzocaine gels and liquids sold over-the-counter and used to relieve pain from a variety of conditions, such as teething, canker sores, and irritation of the mouth and gums.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration MedWatch Safety Information, April 7, 2011
Today, HHS launched the newly rebuilt
HealthCare.gov website, where Americans will be able to get the information they need for open enrollment in October. Consumers now have the opportunity to sign up for emails and text messages, which will provide them with more information to help them make well-informed decisions when the time to enroll for coverage begins. And come October, individuals and small businesses will be able to buy insurance from qualified private health plans and check if they are eligible for financial assistance — all in one place. The website will help you prepare for the coming insurance Marketplace, learn about the law, and more.