Anesthesiologist Kaiser Permanente. Author of Anyone Can Intubate 5th ed. & Pediatric Airway Management: A Step-by-Step Guide. Tweets=mine and ≠ med advice
During volunteer missions to the developing world, anesthesia equipment hazards include old, poorly maintained equipment in a foreign, stressful environment. Prevention requires preparation, vigilance, and ingenuity. #FOAMED#anesthesia https://t.co/z1wfzbSO1X
Anesthetic mortality during volunteer medical missions overseas is 20X higher than US stats. Providers trained in high-tech environments often have never used halothane or older style vaporizers. Discussion risks inhalation anesthesia/Halothane. #FOAMED https://t.co/bCKUUP4G6N
Perioperative hypothermia is a common, and often preventable, complication of anesthesia with potentially serious patient outcomes. Preventing it requires understanding its physiology and causes. #FOAMED#anesthesia https://t.co/FHGuUzrSSj
Children younger than 5 have a much higher risk of developing pediatric respiratory failure. Article discusses why a higher risk of hypoxia, an immature cardiovascular system, and inefficient mechanics of breathing increases risk. #FOAMED#anesthesia https://t.co/2DV46aFKGL
In absence of cardiac Hx, consider pediatric hypotension to be hypovolemia til proven otherwise. Infants/toddlers lack cardiovascular reserve and hypovolemia can proceed to cardiac arrest if not addressed. https://t.co/OJxcpzrfTU
It is my honor to have been asked to lecture to the anesthesia post graduates in India. Topic: Common Problems in Pediatric Anesthesia. Sept 25, 2022 10am-noon India ST. #anesthesia#FOAMED https://t.co/mxigKCTqsj
Pulmonary aspiration in anesthesia can be life-threatening. This article discusses how to minimize risk with vigilance, good judgment, preparation, and quick actions. #anesthesia#FOAMED https://t.co/bIb4IY5WSW
To be effective, cricoid pressure must be applied using the correct force, at the correct spot, using the correct angle. It therefore, requires good communication between intubator and the applier. https://t.co/HbpqblhyfW
Failure of the anesthesia circuit, with inability to ventilate, is one of the most frightening anesthetic emergencies. You must act quickly to keep your patient safe and troubleshoot causes of the anesthesia circuit failure. Case discussion. #FOAMED https://t.co/ssaj0oI6js
Pediatric Surgery Center Cases During COVID-19. The article discusses reducing complication risk for elective pediatric cases scheduled at surgery centers to avoid delay during COVID-19. #FOAMED https://t.co/ta8Moszi7T