Don’t Overflush Lines
Don’t Overflush Lines Julie Marshall MD Peter Rock MD, MBA Anesthesiologists become experts at the placement of lines for access and monitoring, but the routine care and maintenance of these…
Avoid Technique-Related Central Venous Catheter Complications By Using Modern Tools
Avoid Technique-Related Central Venous Catheter Complications By Using Modern Tools J. Saxon Gilbert MD Karen Hand MD Placement of central venous catheters is a routine procedure in modern anesthesia care….
Approach the Use of a Pulmonary Artery Catheter with Caution
Approach the Use of a Pulmonary Artery Catheter with Caution Amy V. Isenberg MD The pulmonary artery (PA) catheter is an invasive hemodynamic monitor utilized to both diagnose and manage…
Central Line Placement: Never Neglect the Basics
Central Line Placement: Never Neglect the Basics Hassan M. Ahmad MD Intravenous (IV) access is a crucial part of anesthesia care, and placement and management of lines are important skills…
Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Cannulation of the Central Veins Improves Success Rates, Decreases Number of Attempts, and Lowers Complication Rates
Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Cannulation of the Central Veins Improves Success Rates, Decreases Number of Attempts, and Lowers Complication Rates Michael Aziz MD Ultrasound guidance for placement of central…
Never Use An Intravenous Line Without Palpating and Inspecting It Visually
Never Use An Intravenous Line Without Palpating and Inspecting It Visually Ryan C. McHugh MD Juraj Sprung MD, PhD Intravenous (IV) infiltration is the unintentional extravascular leakage of IV fluid….
Remember that the IV Start is Your First Chance to Make a Favorable Impression on the Patient
Remember that the IV Start is Your First Chance to Make a Favorable Impression on the Patient Hassan M. Ahmad MD Catherine Marcucci MD Intravenous access is a crucial part…
Do Not Start the Airway Management of a Ludwig Angina Patient Until Personnel and Equipment for a Definitive (Surgical) Airway Are Assembled
Do Not Start the Airway Management of a Ludwig Angina Patient Until Personnel and Equipment for a Definitive (Surgical) Airway Are Assembled Anne L. Lemak DMD Todd M. Oravitz MD…
Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty of Reintubating a Patient Who Has Undergone Carotid Endarterectomy or Cervical Spine Surgery
Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty of Reintubating a Patient Who Has Undergone Carotid Endarterectomy or Cervical Spine Surgery Heath R. Diel MD Randal O. Dull MD, PhD Anesthesia providers do…
Do Not Be Intimidated By the Placement and Use of Double-Lumen Endotracheal Tubes
Do Not Be Intimidated By the Placement and Use of Double-Lumen Endotracheal Tubes Jay K. Levin MD The use of double-lumen endotracheal tubes (DLTs) is standard practice for thoracic and…
