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ANAESTHESIA & SEDATION

The New Science of the Decade: Monitoring Intraoperative Nociception (Pain)

Pain management is an essential element in the medical health system and in patient care. Medicine has advanced in uncovering the physiological process of pain, and more recently the underlying mechanisms of nociception have gained increasing attention in the medical community^1,2.

Medtronic seeks to highlight the clinical relevance of intraoperative nociception and its management, and to enhance global awareness of this less considered aspect of pain.

ANAESTHESIA, SEDATION & RESPIRATORY COMPROMISE

UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
Causes and Management

Upper airway obstruction happens when there is an anatomic narrowing or occlusion that results in a reduced ability to exchange gas in and out of the lungs. The obstruction can lead to respiratory failure, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest or death within minutes. Therefore, healthcare professionals must be aware of signs and symptoms, possible causes and management in order to intervene promptly and minimise morbidity and mortality.

ANAESTHESIA, THORACICS & LUNGS

The role of the bronchoscopy nurse

Bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure that allows the direct examination of the larynx, trachea and bronchi using either a flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope or a rigid metal bronchoscope.^3,4 Nurses perform an important role supporting patients undergoing bronchoscopy. In this article, we review the role of the bronchoscopy nurse in 3 surgical stages.

Identifying and Managing Sepsis

Sepsis is the number one cause of preventable death in the world. It affects 49 million people worldwide every year, of which 11 million die. In the UK, there are 52,000 deaths annually (more than breast cancer and bowel cancer combined). This means, every four hours, someone in the UK dies of sepsis.⁵

Infection Control & Contamination Reduction

In this blog post, you can read more about containing and preventing the spread of contagious respiratory pathogens like the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2).

The Role of Filtration Protecting Clinicians from Contagious Respiratory Pathogens

In this blog post, we explore the role of ventilator filtration through a case study of two Canadian hospitals that managed SARS patients with very different results.

Clinical Interpretation of Capnography: 3 aspects you must notice

Although capnography has historically been used mostly by anaesthetists, it is becoming more common in different clinical settings, being used by nurses, paramedics and doctors non-anaesthetists in emergency departments, interventional rooms and recovery departments. In this article we talk about the 3 important aspects you must notice in capnography, to interpret and make clinical decisions.

Key Facts in End Tidal CO₂ monitoring

The level of carbon dioxide that is released at the end of an exhaled breath is called End Tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) and it reflects the patient’s ventilatory status.^10,11,12 In this article we discuss the key facts in understanding this technology and its implications in clinical practice.

How to Address the Asynchrony Issues of Mechanical Ventilation

Patient-ventilator asynchrony is a common problem, as delivery of ventilatory support often does not correspond with patient demand.¹³ In this blog post, we’ll discuss how asynchrony can affect your patients — and how you can address the issues it can cause.

Different types of anaesthesia: Sedation Nurse Answers 5 Questions in 10 Minutes

In this short video, Andreia Trigo talks about different types of anaesthesia, differences between general anaesthesia and sedation, and gives 5 tips to make sure you are keeping your patients safe.

Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failure: Prevent, Detect, Intervene

Type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure is a serious medical condition with potentially fatal outcomes. It affects 360,000 people per year in the United States, of which 36% die during hospitalisation.¹⁴

Obesity and Anaesthesia: Managing the risks

Obesity is becoming more prevalent in the UK. Recent UK government statistics suggest that 20% of adults are obese and 1% morbidly obese.¹⁵

5 Actions Every Anaesthetic Nurse Must Do For Regional, Local and General Anaesthesia

In this blog post we talk about the 5 actions every anaesthetic nurse must do for every patient, receiving regional, local or general anaesthesia.

Seven Reasons to Consider Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry

So, you want to learn more about the key differentiators that will help determine which pulse oximetry technology to choose? We have outlined some information about our Nellcor™ pulse oximetry technology to help you compare our brand to others.

Here are some key components of Nellcor™ pulse oximetry technology to consider.

Keep Your Sedated Patient Safe: Identify the signs of respiratory distress or failure

In this article we discuss the signs of respiratory distress, and interventions to keep your sedated patient safe.