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…
Don’t Underrepresent the Risks Associated with the Use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway
Don’t Underrepresent the Risks Associated with the Use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway Surjya Sen MD A 57-year-old, otherwise healthy professional concert singer presents for an elective outpatient prostate biopsy…
Do Not Overinflate the Cuff of the Endotracheal Tube
Do Not Overinflate the Cuff of the Endotracheal Tube J. Todd Hobelmann MD You are supervising a junior resident for the first time and are proceeding nicely through the start…
