Anesthesia Services of Atlanta

07/09/2025

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used across a variety of clinical settings. Like other local anesthetics, lidocaine binds to sodium channels in nerve cells, preventing nerve depolarization and the transmission of a nerve impulse. Less commonly, lidocaine can be used to manage tinnitus.

Lidocaine and Tinnitus Lidocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used across a variety of clinical settings. It can be given intravenously to facilitate tracheal intubation, applied to the gums in dentistry to numb an area prior to a procedure, and administered during surgery to reduce pain and impro...

06/04/2025

Anesthesiology residency programs are meticulously structured to provide residents with a broad and in-depth clinical experience. The training typically spans four years: it begins with a Clinical Base Year (PGY-1) and is followed by three years of Clinical Anesthesia (CA-1 to CA-3). Each phase is designed to build upon the previous, ensuring a progressive acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for competent anesthetic practice.

Anesthesiology residency programs are meticulously structured to provide residents with a broad and in-depth clinical experience.

02/03/2025

Fluid retention during surgery poses a significant challenge to perioperative management because excessive fluid accumulation can impair organ function and wound healing and increase morbidity.

Fluid retention during surgery poses a challenge to perioperative management because fluid accumulation can impair organ function and wound healing.

12/09/2024

Propofol is a commonly used intravenous anesthetic, popular for its rapid onset and effectiveness in inducing sedation and analgesia. However, one of the challenges associated with propofol administration is propofol injection pain. This discomfort, which occurs in 28%–90% of patients according to studies of different patient groups,1 can be distressing and complicates the overall experience of medical procedures. Several different factors, such as pharmacodynamics, the rate of injection, and patient-specific variables, can all play significant roles in the intensity and frequency of propofol injection pain. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this pain is crucial for improving surgical flow and patient outcomes in clinical settings.

Propofol is a commonly used intravenous anesthetic, but one of the challenges associated with administration is propofol injection pain.

11/22/2024

Certain anesthetic agents can have significant effects on the cardiovascular system, causing changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac output. For patients with cardiovascular disease or other conditions that make them sensitive to hemodynamic fluctuations, choosing anesthetics with the least hemodynamic effects is essential for reducing the risk of complications.

For patients with cardiovascular disease or other conditions, choosing anesthetics with the least hemodynamic effects reduce complications.

10/16/2024

Allergies are a common seasonal issue that affect millions of people worldwide. While many associate allergies primarily with the spring, fall allergies can be just as troublesome. Both seasons bring specific allergens that can trigger symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion.

Both fall and spring allergies have unique challenges, but knowing their causes and symptoms can help to manage condition more effectively.

08/12/2024

Cryoneurolysis, also known as cryoablation, is a pain management technique that involves using extreme cold to temporarily block nerve conduction...

07/17/2024

The administration of anesthesia is a critical component of modern surgery, allowing for pain-free and stress-free procedures...

The administration of anesthesia is a critical component of modern surgery, allowing for pain-free and stress-free procedures. However, the period immediately following anesthesia, known as the post-anesthesia period, is equally important for ensuring patient safety and a smooth recovery. During thi...

06/28/2024

Peripheral nerve blocks are a widely used technique for providing effective pain relief during and after surgical procedures. While they offer significant benefits, one common and challenging issue is rebound pain...

Peripheral nerve blocks are a widely used technique for providing effective pain relief during and after surgical procedures. While they offer significant benefits, one common and challenging issue is rebound pain. This phenomenon occurs when the nerve block wears off, leading to a sudden and often....

06/12/2024

The temperature of an operating room (OR) affects both patient outcomes and the efficiency of surgical procedures.

The temperature of an operating room (OR) affects both patient outcomes and the efficiency of surgical procedures. Maintaining an optimal OR temperature is essential for ensuring patient safety, preventing complications, and providing a comfortable environment for the surgical team. Operating room t...

04/01/2024

Anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) work alongside anesthesiologists to provide safe and effective anesthesia care to patients.

03/05/2024

In the field of anesthesiology, neuromuscular blockade plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and successful surgery.

In the field of anesthesiology, neuromuscular blockade plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and successful surgery (1). Understanding the recovery process following the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents is essential to optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing potential complicatio...