Introduction Quantitative train-of-four, or QTOF monitoring accuracy is key to managing neuromuscular blockades during anesthesia. Studies show that up to 180 million patients receive neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) annually, with 72 million experiencing post-operative complications due to residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) [4]. These complications highlight the need for QTOF monitoring accuracy and reliability to increase … Read more
Introduction Anesthesia is a crucial component of modern medical practice, allowing patients to undergo surgeries and procedures painlessly. However, the environmental impact of anesthesia is often overlooked. Traditional anesthesia methods contribute to pollution through the release of anesthetic agents into the atmosphere. Fortunately, advancements in technology, such as the use of Sodium Hydroxide-Free Amsorb Plus … Read more
DART, DART Reach, and EZ Spray Why pay more for MAD? Up to 40% Savings! DART provides safe, painless intranasal medication delivery• Soft, conical shape applicator for a quality nostril seal• Maximum atomization and ease of use while preventing liquid expulsion• Spray atomizes to a fine mist of 30-100μm in size• Excellent for anesthesia, pediatrics, … Read more
Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring in Clinical Practice: A Professional Practice Change Initiative. Wade Weigel, MD at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article-abstract/doi/10.1097/ALN.0000000000004174/135637/Quantitative-Neuromuscular-Monitoring-in-Clinical?redirectedFrom=fulltext Key Takeaways: Background: Virginia Mason Medical Center has 28 anesthetizing locations. A total of 20,181 electronic charts and 2,807 manually reviewed charts were examined over a 4 year period (2016-2020) History of Nerve Stimulator installations at … Read more
Joanna Blondeau, CRNA, Staff CRNA, MedStream Anesthesia, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Most airway management for anesthesia providers and airway experts is routine, predictable, uneventful and straightforward. However, when a challenging airway occurs in a clinical situation, it can lead to adverse effects and life-threatening consequences for the patient and anxious moments for the provider. The … Read more
Selecting the right blood/fluid warmer for your organization is a critical decision. Nowadays, due to multiple recent recalls of aluminum warmers — that according to the FDA’s warning their aluminum leaching levels “may cause serious adverse events including death”– decisionmakers should be fully aware of what’s inside their warmers of choice. The last thing you … Read more
QINFLOW WARRIOR FROM BELL MEDICAL Initially created on JANUARY 15, 2022 BY ARIEL KATZ, CEO QINFLOW Rapid infusers are a great option for treating patients with severe hemorrhage. However, they require significant commitment from the hospitals: they are expensive to purchase, expensive to operate, and expensive to maintain. As importantly, they require significant ongoing investment in training so … Read more
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville, GA has ordered and received 10 Warrior AC systems from Bell Medical and QinFlow for use in their operating rooms. This is our third order in the last 3 months for Warrior fluid warmers. Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL purchased 8 Warriors including the Warrior Hybrid and Warrior AC … Read more
