August 25, 2025
Saline Lock vs. Heparin Lock (Heplock)
The maintenance of intravenous (IV) catheters, both peripheral and central, is essential to ensure safe and reliable access for fluid administration,
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July 14, 2025
Target-Controlled Infusion in the US
Target-controlled infusion aims to infuse IV drugs to a set concentration that is specific to a patient’s physiology. Generally, IV drugs are given ac
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June 05, 2025
Incidence of Catheter Migration in Anesthesia
Catheter migration is a well-recognized complication in regional anesthesia that can compromise both the safety and effectiveness of pain management.
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April 28, 2025
Aprepitant: Uses and Mechanism of Action
Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication that reduces nausea and vomiting. It can be administered orally or intravenously; the intravenous formulation i
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April 07, 2025
The Role of Patient Cooperation in Neuraxial Anesthesia
Neuraxial anesthesia, which includes spinal and epidural anesthesia, is commonly used to block pain in the lower body during labor, surgery, and certa
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March 03, 2025
Longevity of Catheters for Regional Anesthesia
Catheters are commonly used in regional anesthesia to provide continuous pain relief in both perioperative and postoperative settings. The longevity o
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January 27, 2025
IM versus IV Promethazine
Promethazine is a versatile medication with antihistamine, sedative, and antiemetic properties. It acts as an antagonist at multiple receptor sites, i
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December 23, 2024
Neurological Conditions Following Nerve Blocks
Long-term neurological conditions following nerve blocks due to injury during the procedure are an important topic for anesthesiologists and pain spec
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November 21, 2024
Nitrous Oxide Leakage in Medical Settings
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is widely used in healthcare for its analgesic and anesthetic properties. Although its therapeutic value is well-established, nitr
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