Local anesthesia

What is Chin Augmentation? Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure done to change the shape or size of the chin and provide and improve the facial profile. It is achieved by inserting the right size and style facial implant to make the chin bigger or longer, in order to balance its proportion with the face. Who needs chin augmentation? People who have delicate or receding chins are the ones who usually consider this surgery, desiring an improvement in their looks. These are the typical…

anesthesiologist explained that she would be receiving general anesthesia. General anesthesia is known to be the most controllable method. Few side effects are present with this anesthesia. This type of anesthesia is a reversible loss of consciousness. Depression of the central nervous system takes place which helps with pain relief as well. The patient is unconsciousness and unaware during the entire surgery. Based on this anesthesia it is important to monitor the patient’s vital signs…

Chloroform was accidently exposed by Dr James Simpson and two other colleagues, during which the scientist’s mistakenly inhaled chloroform with the impact of the drug leaving them lying on the floor without any recollection of the events (Poovey, 1986). Because of Snow’s use of chloroform throughout November caused an argument to arise about the nature of labour and the mastering of women, however enthusiasm decreased after Queen Victoria was administered chloroform for the deliveries of her…

Nil per os (NPO-nothing by mouth) after midnight has long been the standard of care for patients undergoing elective procedures. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) first recommended liberalization of NPO after midnight in 1999 and updated to the current guidelines (8 hours prior solid food, 6 hours prior a light meal of toast and clear liquids and 2 hours prior for clear liquids) in 2011. Liberal preoperative fasting has been implemented in most countries, however current studies…

By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. Surgical Options for Facial Palsy Facial nerve palsy arises due to damage to the seventh cranial nerve, which is known as the facial nerve. This damage may be due to injury, inflammation, infection, trauma or tumors. The resulting clinical presentation is drooping of the face or weakness of the facial muscles that may be uni- or bilateral. Managing facial nerve palsy may necessitate the use of pharmacotherapy, surgery and physiotherapy. There are numerous surgical…

Cosmetic Surgery Should Be Restricted For Teens A young and healthy teenager is sitting on a chair waiting for the anaesthetic to seep through her skin, as the surgeon slowly cuts open her nose. While she thinks about how perfect her nose will look, she has not realized the real risk of undergoing cosmetic surgery. From 1996 to 2011, two hundred and thirty thousand teens have undergone cosmetic surgery. Many teens do not understand the later effects that will impact their life forever. Although…

Carlie Fleming Mrs. Stanley English 12 27 October 2016 An Anesthesiologist Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer and determine what type of anesthetic treatment is to be used for the patient prior to surgery, as well as positioning the patient on the operating table in a manner that will be helpful to the surgery. Following strict medical guidelines, the anesthesiologist takes into account the patient’s current health, any medications they are taking, and the type of surgery that is…

Three hundred sixty five days after November 19th, 2000, a fully grown, peaceful, knowledgeable women, who I love to call my mother, laid out multiple objects on the cold, clean marble floor for me to choose from. The objects laid out on the thick and hard flooring include: a used notebook, a dead battery, a calculator, a stethoscope and a wooden twelve-inch ruler. Out of these objects, I, still just an infant, picked up the stethoscope without realizing. Although my memories of this event are…

1. You need to gather all supplies; tourniquet, connection tubbing, alcohol wipe or chloroprep, tagaderm/occlusive dressing, 2x2 gauze, saline flush and appropriate IV catheter size. When determining appropriate IV size, you need to take into consideration why does the patient need an IV, are they receiving blood? If so they need at least a 20 gauge IV. 2. Once all supplies are gathered explain procedure to patient, then flush connection tubing with saline flush and leave connected. 3. Now…

Nurse Anesthetist are more than just your average nurse. Administering anesthesia is a serious job and can’t be taken lightly. Anesthetists need to get their CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) before they can apply for a job. The hours and responsibilities can be very difficult to juggle sometimes, but it is definitely worth it in the end. VALUES People in this field value support, relationships, achievement, working conditions, recognition, and independence. Supportive and…