Introduction Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) is an image-guided approach used in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar central spinal stenosis. This procedure is a good option for patients who are…
Introduction In patients with spinal disorders that warrant spinal decompression, the goal of intervention is to enhance function and reduce pain. In the past, outcomes were commonly assessed based on…
Introduction Foraminal stenosis and herniated discs are common pathologies seen in primary care and chronic pain clinics. The radicular pain caused by these anatomic abnormalities may be difficult to manage…
Introduction Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is the one of the most common diagnoses in spine practice for patients with lower back pain and radiculopathy, with an estimated prevalence of 2%–3%….
Introduction Surgical decompression is the main objective for many spinal procedures. Decompression may be performed in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spine, from a single approach or a combination…
Cervical spine The cervical spine is composed of seven vertebrae, with the first two vertebrae known as the atlas (C1) and axis (C2). The atlas contains a thick anterior arch…
When I am consenting a family for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and discussing the risks and benefits to initiating support, bleeding and clotting are the most common risks that are…
Let’s now turn our attention to the membrane itself. We will explore the function of the membrane oxygenator, its limits, and how we can appraise and assess this function at…
Next time you are reviewing the chart for your patient, take a look at the medication administration record. Every entry represents a decision – a decision to alter the physiology…
Adjustments to sweep gas flow are probably the most common adjustments that you will make in the course of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) run. While it is entirely feasible…
