Montana Anesthesia Services

07/21/2025

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete blockage of the upper airway during sleep. The main treatment for OSA currently is continuous positive airway pressure, also known as CPAP, with pharmacological options being researched as alternatives. Mandibular advancement surgery is another treatment option for OSA that is uncommon but may be highly beneficial for certain patients.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete blockage of the upper

06/13/2025

Vital signs are indicators of a person’s acute health status and must be measured regularly in many clinical settings, especially so in the immediate period following surgery. In the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), monitoring vital signs is a key part of ensuring that patients are recovering safely from anesthesia and surgery.

Vital signs are indicators of a person’s acute health status and must be measured regularly in many clinical settings, especially so in the immediate period

12/17/2024

Blood pressure is a vital indicator of overall health and plays a crucial role in ensuring that the body’s organs receive adequate blood supply. During surgery or any procedure requiring anesthesia, proper management of blood pressure ensures the safety of the patient. Anesthesia affects the body’s normal physiological responses, often leading to impacts on blood pressure. As a result, anesthesiologists and surgical teams must carefully monitor and manage blood pressure throughout the procedure to prevent complications and ensure the best possible outcome for the patient.

Blood pressure is a vital indicator of overall health and plays a crucial role in ensuring that the body’s organs receive adequate blood supply.

11/22/2024

Since the first x-ray was taken in 1895, medical imaging has progressed rapidly in the world of healthcare. Preoperative imaging is extremely useful for and widely utilized in surgical planning, but it may not provide a complete picture. For example, images may be mistakenly identified as other structures, or changes in the patient may occur in the time from the imaging session to the surgery. To mitigate these issues and provide better visualization, intraoperative imaging techniques can aid the surgeon during the surgical procedure. Fluorescence guided surgery is one method to improve visualization and precision for surgeons.

Fluorescence guided surgery is one method to improve visualization and precision for surgeons.

10/16/2024

The use of filters in anesthesia breathing circuits is a cornerstone of modern anesthesia practice machines, primarily to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and infection.

The use of filters in anesthesia breathing circuits is a cornerstone of modern anesthesia practicemachines, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.

10/04/2024

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that regulates the body’s circadian rhythm, the 24-hour internal clock that controls the sleep-wake cycle. Peak levels of melatonin production occur in response to darkness, while melatonin production is decreased in response to light.

            Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that regulates the body’s

07/25/2024

Maternal emergencies during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period are critical conditions that require immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications for both the mother and the baby.

Maternal emergencies during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period are critical conditions that require immediate medical attention.

06/24/2024

Anesthesia and other medicines administered during and after surgery can lead to medical complications. One notable complication is perioperative respiratory depression.

Anesthesia and other medicines administered during and after surgery can lead to medical complications. One notable complication is perioperative respiratory

06/03/2024

Finger pulse oximetry is a standard method of monitoring oxygenation due to its ease of use, widespread availability, and non-invasive nature.

Finger pulse oximetry is a standard method of monitoring oxygenation due to its ease of use, widespread availability, and non-invasive nature. However, in

06/03/2024

Ensuring correct of the is crucial for the safe and successful completion of a procedure.

Ensuring correct positioning of the patient is crucial for the safe and successful completion of a surgical procedure. Various factors, such as the access

03/27/2024

Many of the fluids used in medicine and anesthesia can be classified as either crystalloids or colloids, two different types of water-based mixtures with varying properties.

02/26/2024

Benadryl, known generically as diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine medication commonly used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia, and motion sickness.

Benadryl, known generically as diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine medication commonly used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia...