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THE RESIDENT, DISSECTED
There has been a lot said about the first few episodes of The Resident, especially from those in the medical community. Here is a nice point of view from a senior medical student about the series, comparing it to real life medicine. A decent read for those who have...
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS SAVE WOMAN’S LIFE ON FLIGHT
An amazing job by two anesthesologists who got creative in fashioning medical devices to save a woman’s life. It’s always great to have an anesthesiologist on board! Learn More!
KNOW WHO WILL BE ADMINISTERING YOUR ANESTHESIA
Thoughts and prayers to the family of a 3 year old girl that died in California after what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. Evidence suggests an anesthesia complication, as the young girl had an unsecured airway, a throat pack, and IV sedation when she...
HOW ANESTHESIA WORKS
There are a lot of unknowns heading into surgery, but Metro Anesthesia is here to answer your questions to make the experience as comfortable as possible. This video provides a basic introduction on the anesthesia you may receive for your procedure: Learn More!
NEW LOCAL ANESTHETIC CHANGING THE GAME ON POST-OP PAIN MANGEMENT
The local anesthetic Exparel has been gaining more favor recently as an alternative to traditional numbing medications. The difference? This local anesthetic is encapsulated by spherical vesicles with layers of lipid molecules, which slowly break down and allows for...
NEW CPR ASSIST DEVICE
One of the challenges of performing CPR is to consistently compress the chest at the speed and depth needed for a prolonged period of time. This device may be a possible solution! Learn More!
