Tag Archives: anaesthesia
Colour coding and redesign improves safety during anaesthesia
Error in the administration of drugs to patients is a well-known source of harm during healthcare. This is of particular concern during anaesthesia because many powerful drugs are used. We applied good design principles to the anaesthetist’s
Sugammadex, a reversal of the neuromuscular blocker rocuronium has no effect on the depth of anaesthesia
Neuromuscular blockers are drugs given during general anaesthesia to facilitate the anaesthetists’ and surgeons manoeuvres, like relaxation of the vocal cords and relaxation of the abdominal muscles. These drugs do not spare the respiratory muscles impairing so
The inert noble gases are anything but inert biologically
The noble gases (helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon) present an intriguing scientific paradox. They are extremely inert chemically, and very drastic conditions need to be employed to convert them into other compounds. However, they display a
The benefits of epidural analgesia in heart surgery
Epidural analgesia is a common procedure performed by anesthesiologists to relieve pain during childbirth or in surgery. It is performed by inserting a small catheter in a specific area of the spine known as the epidural space,
