Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

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,

08/07/2024

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central nervous system’s neuraxial axis, specifically within the spinal canal.

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central nervous

07/01/2024

The practice of anesthesia involves the administration of powerful drugs to induce unconsciousness, manage pain, and support vital functions during surgery.

06/14/2024

All APRNs are registered nurses who have earned a graduate degree that certifies them to practice advanced and specialized care.

All APRNs are registered nurses who have earned a graduate degree that certifies them to practice advanced and specialized care. There are four classes of

04/01/2024

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, a medication that reduces bleeding by preventing the lysis of a blood clot.