The banded krait, a primarily nocturnal Southeast Asian reptile, produces and envenomates with a highly lethal compound that irreversibly and with great affinity binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). As a result, it competes with …
Up early, long days, rushed eating, too few bathroom breaks, and nagging neck and back pain. Have you been giving anesthesia for so long that you can’t imagine feeling any other way? In this month’s …
We love that you have questions about APEX joining the TrueLearn family, and we understand that change might feel a bit scary. Rest assured, the APEX you love and trust isn’t going anywhere! Sadly, we’ve …
Cricoid pressure was first described in the 1770s to prevent stomach insufflation during artificial ventilation of the lungs. However, it was not until 1961 that Sellick promoted cricoid pressure (Sellick maneuver) to prevent regurgitation and …
A difficult airway can ruin the best of days. This month’s blog post highlights the most critical updates to the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm released in 2022. | Table of Contents: Airway Management Isn’t Becoming …
Finding time to navigate the CPC Program isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. To make matters worse, an abundance of misinformation only adds to the confusion. If you want to understand the CPC Program …