Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

05/25/2026

Pain is a complex, multidimensional experience that is shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been—and continue to be—the foundation of assessing pain, as they can capture the subjective experience of pain through tools like numeric rating scales, visual analogue scales, and condition-specific questionnaires.

Innovation in pain measurement approaches is urgently needed in both clinical and research settings. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have...

04/28/2026

Hair transplantation has become an increasingly popular solution for individuals experiencing hair loss. While much attention is given to surgical techniques and final results, anesthesia care is just as important, ensuring that patients remain comfortable, pain-free, and safe throughout the procedure.

Anesthesia care for hair transplant procedures ensures patient comfort and safety using local anesthesia, sedation, and modern pain control...

03/24/2026

Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem affecting about 30% of patients. It is a significant cause of patient dissatisfaction and discomfort and has been the subject of extensive outcomes research.

Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem affecting about 30% of patients. It is a significant cause of patient...

02/17/2026

In hospitals, clinics, and research centers around the world, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a distant concept to a daily presence.

Many healthcare professionals are now incorporating AI into their daily routines, leveraging its capabilities for automating clinical documentation...

01/13/2026

Although the vertebrae and spinal cord segments do not line up perfectly, their functional connections create predictable pathways for sensory signaling. Understanding which vertebral levels correspond to lower body sensory nerves is essential for clinicians performing neuraxial anesthesia, diagnosing nerve injuries, or interpreting sensory deficits.

Understanding which vertebral levels correspond to lower body sensory nerves is essential for clinicians performing neuraxial anesthesia...

12/15/2025

The beach chair position is frequently used during shoulder and upper extremity surgeries. In this position, the patient’s torso is elevated approximately 30 to 70 degrees, and the head is positioned above the heart.

The beach chair position is frequently used during shoulder and upper extremity surgeries. In this position, the patient’s torso...

07/28/2025

A critical step in the administration and monitoring of regional anesthesia is the accurate physical assessment of the block level. This ensures that the anesthesia has achieved the desired sensory and motor coverage, confirms the safety and effectiveness of the procedure, and helps detect complications such as an excessively high block or incomplete anesthesia.

Regional anesthesia, including spinal and epidural techniques, is widely used in surgical, orthopedic, and obstetric practice due to its benefits in pain

06/23/2025

Maintaining normothermia (normal body temperature) throughout the perioperative period is a critical component of patient safety and recovery. Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Maintaining normothermia  (normal body temperature) throughout the perioperative period is a critical component of patient safety and recovery.

11/26/2024

Anesthesiology is a critical branch of medicine focused on the relief of pain and the administration of anesthetics for surgeries, diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures. Many medical specialties rely on anesthesiology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes across diverse medical scenarios.

Many medical specialties rely on anesthesiology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes across diverse medical scenarios.

10/21/2024

Sevoflurane is a common inhalational anesthetic that plays a critical role in modern surgical procedures due to its favorable properties, including rapid onset and minimal side effects. However, emerging evidence suggests that exposure to sevoflurane may have negative effects on cognitive function.

Sevoflurane is a common inhalational anesthetic that plays a critical role in modern surgical procedures due to its favorable properties.

10/21/2024

Volatile anesthetics play a crucial role in modern surgical procedures, offering reliable and reversible anesthesia for patients undergoing surgery. However,