Idaho Anesthesia Professionals

02/03/2025

The physiological factors that affect an individual’s response to anesthesia are complex and still an area of research. One such factor is the menstrual cycle, a natural and highly ubiquitous biological process affecting nearly half of the human population.

The exploration of the impacts of menstruation on anesthesia brings up key considerations for healthcare practitioners to optimize patient care.

02/03/2025

Flumazenil, also known by one of its brand names, Romazicon, is a drug that inhibits the activity of a drug class known as benzodiazepines, commonly used in anesthesia. Benzodiazepines are depressant drugs that slow down, or depress, signaling in the brain and nervous system.

Flumazenil, also known by one of its brand names, Romazicon, is a drug that inhibits the activity of a drug class known as benzodiazepines, commonly used in

11/27/2024

In recent years, significant advances in flu vaccines have been made in response to the virus’s rapid evolution and the urgent need for broader and longer-lasting protection. Traditional flu vaccines, which typically target specific influenza strains predicted before the flu season, have proven effective in reducing severe cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. However, as the influenza virus constantly mutates, scientists are developing innovative methods to improve vaccine effectiveness, including universal flu vaccines, mRNA-based vaccines, and more sophisticated delivery methods.

Significant advances in flu vaccines have been made in response to the virus’s rapid evolution and the need for longer-lasting protection.

10/18/2024

Opioids are powerful analgesics that play a crucial role in pain management. However, there are many risks associated with opioids, making it essential for clinicians to understand the factors that influence opioid dosage to ensure effective pain relief while minimizing harm.

Opioids are powerful analgesics that play a crucial role in pain management. However, there are many risks associated with opioids, making it essential for

10/16/2024

It is a common misconception that certain areas of the brain are exclusively responsible for specific functions. In reality, the brain operates as a highly complex, interconnected system, where billions of neurons communicate with each other across incredibly intricate networks.

It is a common misconception that certain areas of the brain are exclusively responsible for specific functions.

07/30/2024

A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal document in which someone or a proxy (usually a spouse, family member, or lawyer) designated to act in their stead states that they do not wish to be resuscitated through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by healthcare providers should their heart or breathing stop.

07/10/2024

Same-day surgery, also known as outpatient or ambulatory surgery, has revolutionized the way many medical procedures are performed today. This approach allows patients to undergo a wide range of surgeries and return home on the same day..

06/25/2024

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) is a common and concerning complication that can affect patients after undergoing surgery. It manifests as a decline in cognitive function, impacting memory, attention, and executive function...

06/03/2024

are a class of commonly administered or prescribed for pain management. Although effective at relieving pain, opioids can have significant (GI) side effects that impact patients’ and/or quality of life.

Although effective at relieving pain, opioids can have significant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects that impact patients' recovery and/or quality of life.

06/03/2024

So far in 2024, 11 hospitals and emergency departments have closed their doors permanently. Additionally, in 2023, at least 9 hospitals closed, 42 healthcare organizations closed certain services, and more than 700 hospitals stood on the brink of bankruptcy and closure.

So far in 2024, 11 hospitals and emergency departments have closed their doors permanently (1). Additionally, in 2023, at least 9 hospitals closed, 42

03/27/2024

Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), are invaluable in the management of hypertension, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

The physiological effects and molecular pathways of RAS inhibitors may also have implications for surgery and anesthesia management.

02/29/2024

In the realm of anesthesia, the terms “co-load” and “pre-load” refer to two distinct strategies for administering intravenous fluids and medications to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

In the realm of anesthesia, the terms "co-load" and "pre-load" refer to two distinct strategies for administering intravenous fluids and medications