‘Surgery!’ Can you tell me if things are OK down there? You’ve likely never addressed your surgeon as ‘Surgery!’ and perhaps you’ve not been addressed by a surgeon as “Anesthesia!” instead of the name your …
We’ve heard a lot about glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists lately, primarily via the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. These types of medications can help manage blood sugar levels, however early research is showing …
Human error is inevitable, and criminalizing it can impede the transparency needed to learn from our mistakes. We discuss an example that details the importance of avoiding criminalizing medical errors and instead focusing on systemic …
Have you heard? The NBCRNA is updating the CPC Program to the Enhanced CPC Program. This represents a significant shift towards a more streamlined approach to CRNA recertification. You’re not alone if you’re confused by …
In a much earlier Blog Post, we highlighted some threats to our overall well-being from years of clinical service. In that post, we avoided focusing on unseen environmental threats, like what is in the air …
The language we use daily in our personal and professional lives is peppered with many eponyms. In fact, the OR is a common place to find medical eponyms. So what are these linguistic marvels? Consider: …
Did you know?, blue-blooded crabs save millions of lives every year. Dive into this article to explore the science behind endotoxin testing and the ongoing efforts to safeguard both human health and these fascinating creatures. …
We’ve recently become aware of pediatric cases, one currently under litigation, where the outcome in the dental office went very poorly. We want to examine the issue central to these cases, pertaining to local anesthetic …
In literary, musical, and cultural traditions, ‘Methuselah’ epitomizes great longevity, potency, durability, and sustained performance. There is even a tree called Methuselah, California’s Great Basin bristlecone pine, believed to be the longest-living tree on Earth …
Are you alarmed at the alarming array of alarms? We admit, this is a bit cheeky, but we are surrounded by a dizzying, if not downright baffling, flood of audible alarm alerts that can understandably …