“Why do I have to stop eating and drinking prior to surgery?” This is a common question I hear from my patients—they’re puzzled by…
Does operating room bullying occur? You’re a freshly trained, recently hired anesthesiologist at a new medical center. In your first week on your job,…
Clinical Cases: You’re scheduled to anesthetize a 70-year-old man for a carotid endarterectomy, a 50-year-old man for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and a…
Clinical Case for Discussion: This month's question is on hypertension and anesthesia. You are scheduled to anesthetize a 71-year-old male for an arthroscopic rotator…