By the end of this lecture, the learner will be able to:
1. Review the anatomy and techniques for new interfascial plane blocks;
2. Discuss the evidence for these regional analgesic procedures; and
3. Present an approach to evaluate new techniques.
I had the honor of being a keynote lecturer at the 2021 Association of Anaesthetists Winter Scientific Meeting. For this talk, I provided some historical background on various contributing factors to the U.S. opioid epidemic, the current state including the many legislative and regulatory responses, and potential opportunities to innovate in clinical care moving forward.
By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the current state of the opioid epidemic;
2. Review the role of opioids in anesthesia and perioperative care; and
3. Assess the value of opioid-free strategies.
In this presentation that I gave at the 2021 Association of Anaesthetists Winter Scientific Meeting, I proposed the reimagination of training in regional anaesthesia into three stages: core training, advanced training, and innovation.
For this #RAUK21 clinical symposium presentation, I present anesthesia and pain management considerations for short-stay knee arthroplasty including patient selection criteria, intraoperative anesthetic technique, multimodal analgesia, and nerve block options.
In this #RAUK21 clinical symposium presentation discussing perioperative care of patients having hip surgery, I discuss the opioid epidemic, the goal of personalizing pain management through better understanding of pain trajectories, multimodal analgesia, ways to promote opioid safety, and opportunities to improve patient care through transitional pain services.
Here are the slides from my #CSAHSWinter20 lecture "Designing the "Best" Pain Management Plan for Knee Replacement.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define elements of multimodal analgesia;
2. Present innervation of the knee joint; and
3. Discuss peripheral nerve block options that can be included in a multimodal analgesic plan for TKA patients.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the challenge of losing identity and apply strategies to establish a brand;
2. Review missed opportunities in adopting new technology and identify potential applications in future operating room models;
3. Understand barriers to change implementation and develop a team approach that redefines challenges as opportunities.
The Joint Replacement Bundle: Implications for Patients and Acute Pain ServicesEdward R. Mariano, MD
In this presentation, we will review the likely trends in healthcare going forward, including bundled payment programs. We will define the two major bundled payment programs involving joint replacement and discuss opportunities for acute pain services to add value.
I had the honor of being a keynote lecturer at the 2021 Association of Anaesthetists Winter Scientific Meeting. For this talk, I provided some historical background on various contributing factors to the U.S. opioid epidemic, the current state including the many legislative and regulatory responses, and potential opportunities to innovate in clinical care moving forward.
By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the current state of the opioid epidemic;
2. Review the role of opioids in anesthesia and perioperative care; and
3. Assess the value of opioid-free strategies.
In this presentation that I gave at the 2021 Association of Anaesthetists Winter Scientific Meeting, I proposed the reimagination of training in regional anaesthesia into three stages: core training, advanced training, and innovation.
For this #RAUK21 clinical symposium presentation, I present anesthesia and pain management considerations for short-stay knee arthroplasty including patient selection criteria, intraoperative anesthetic technique, multimodal analgesia, and nerve block options.
In this #RAUK21 clinical symposium presentation discussing perioperative care of patients having hip surgery, I discuss the opioid epidemic, the goal of personalizing pain management through better understanding of pain trajectories, multimodal analgesia, ways to promote opioid safety, and opportunities to improve patient care through transitional pain services.
Here are the slides from my #CSAHSWinter20 lecture "Designing the "Best" Pain Management Plan for Knee Replacement.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define elements of multimodal analgesia;
2. Present innervation of the knee joint; and
3. Discuss peripheral nerve block options that can be included in a multimodal analgesic plan for TKA patients.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the challenge of losing identity and apply strategies to establish a brand;
2. Review missed opportunities in adopting new technology and identify potential applications in future operating room models;
3. Understand barriers to change implementation and develop a team approach that redefines challenges as opportunities.
The Joint Replacement Bundle: Implications for Patients and Acute Pain ServicesEdward R. Mariano, MD
In this presentation, we will review the likely trends in healthcare going forward, including bundled payment programs. We will define the two major bundled payment programs involving joint replacement and discuss opportunities for acute pain services to add value.
The medical specialty of anesthesiology is founded on patient experience and patient safety. Having major surgery would be a very different experience without anesthesia. Before the advent of safe anesthesia techniques, the world of surgery was basically limited to amputations and other attempts at life-saving maneuvers. Dr. Bigelow’s publication describing the safe administration of ether changed everything, and the New England Journal of Medicine called this the most important article in its history. With this article, the science and clinical practice of anesthesiology, as well as the modern era of surgery, were born. Understanding and appreciating the rich history of anesthesiology will help guide the future direction of this specialty. Physician anesthesiologists have the skills necessary to take the quality of perioperative medicine to the next level, combat the opioid epidemic, and redesign the surgical experience,
I gave this talk at the 2020 Winter Anesthesiology Meeting of the California Society of Anesthesiologists (#CSAHSWinter20).
My objectives were to:
1. Discuss adjuvants for extending single-injection nerve block duration;
2. Provide an update on continuous peripheral nerve blocks; and
3. Address practical considerations and present a strategy for personalized postoperative pain medicine.
By the end of this session, learners will be able to discuss:
1. The "learning curve" for regional anesthesia;
2. Technology for teaching and learning; and
3. Technology for assessment.
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia is the Gold Standard for Major Abdominal SurgeryEdward R. Mariano, MD
At Anesthesiology 2019, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (#ANES19), I debated Dr. Jeff Gadsden from Duke on the topic of whether or not thoracic epidural analgesia is the gold standard for major abdominal surgery. Dr. Vijay Gottumukkala organized and moderated the debate and assigned sides: pro (me) and con (Jeff).
This is the slide deck I used for my invited lecture at the 2018 European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland.
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1) Identify available online tools that can be used for lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
2) Discuss ways social media platforms can be used to enhance the scientific conference experience; and
3) Apply practical and free Twitter tools available to any new user.
By the end of this lecture, participants should be able to:
1. Present the role of physicians as advocates;
2. Discuss social media platforms; and
3. Provide examples of physician leadership through communication and advocacy.
I hosted this seminar as part of the Emerging Leaders Development Program at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Goal: To familiarize participants with the challenges and best practices of coaching and developing employees. Through discussion and instruction, participants will understand the importance of providing employees with personal guidance that will allow them to acquire new skills, advance professionally, and improve patient and customer outcomes.
By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss current problems related to perioperative pain medicine and access to regional anesthesia;
2. Identify ways to personalize pain medicine;
3. Compare currently available methods to extend nerve block duration including adjuncts and continuous peripheral nerve blocks; and
4. Identify opportunities to improve outcomes that matter to patients.
There are currently few options to extend the duration of regional analgesia at home beyond the one day expected from most single-injection nerve blocks. Continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) with a plain local anesthetic perineural infusion is the most established way to provide days of postoperative pain control and allows titration, but training in insertion techniques and a system to manage ambulatory CPNB patients are necessary. Adjuvants or depot formulations of local anesthetics may offer potential options for limited extension of block duration, but further studies regarding efficacy and safety for regional anesthesia as well as comparative-effectiveness versus CPNB are necessary.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: discuss the indications for continuous peripheral nerve blocks; identify obstacles to implementing a continuous peripheral nerve block system; examine various techniques and equipment for continuous peripheral nerve block performance; and discuss the application of ultrasound guidance for perineural catheter insertion.
Interfascial Plane Blocks Offer an Acceptable Alternative to Thoracic Epidura...Edward R. Mariano, MD
This was part of a debate held at #ANES20 (recording available from ASA) between me and Dr. Jeff Gadsden from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Gadsden and I clashed on the same topic last year at #ANES19 during which I promoted thoracic epidural analgesia, and Dr. Gadsden made the case for interfascial plane blocks. This year we switched sides! Link to my slides from #ANES19: https://www.slideshare.net/EdwardRMariano/thoracic-epidural-analgesia-is-the-gold-standard-for-major-abdominal-surgery
The objectives of this session were as follows:
1. Discuss multimodal pain management strategies in the context of enhanced recovery programs;
2. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of thoracic epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery in the context of enhanced recovery programs;
3. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of truncal somatic blocks in the context of enhanced recovery programs; and
4. Discuss developing safe and effective procedure specific pain management strategies for major abdominal surgery.
Healthcare around the world is changing. In the United States, healthcare reform has been focused on achieving the “triple aim". This triple aim encompasses 3 goals: improving the patient experience, reducing costs of care, and improving population health. The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) is a conceptual model introduced by the American Society of Anesthesiologists that may serve as an integrator to help hospitals achieve the triple aim. PSH is defined as “a patient-centered, physician anesthesiologist-led, multidisciplinary team-based practice model that coordinates surgical patient care throughout the continuum from the decision to pursue surgery through convalescence.” Pain medicine is woven throughout the three main elements of the PSH: preoperative preparation, intraoperative care, and postoperative recovery and rehabilitation.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: discuss the benefits of regional anesthesia on pain and rehabilitative outcomes; identify applications of “big data” in outcomes assessment; and critically evaluate the evidence related to regional anesthesia and analgesia and long-term outcomes.
Dealing with the Information Firehose: Tips for Busy ResearchersEdward R. Mariano, MD
I gave this presentation as part of a panel called "The Modern Learner" at the 2019 spring annual meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify available online tools that can be used for lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
2. Discuss ways that free platforms like PubMed and Google Scholar can be used to improve the efficient and timely delivery of new research.
At the 2019 Society for Education in Anesthesia fall meeting, I was invited to present ways to modernize the traditional curriculum vitae (CV) by creating a digital portfolio. By the end of this talk, learners will be able to: 1) digitize their CVs and update them into living documents; 2) utilize free online platforms for creation of a digital portfolio; and 3) augment the CV with an educator portfolio for academic faculty members primarily engaged in clinical teaching.
Physicians need to be active on social media and other communication platforms to offset the noise of the anti-science movement. I am speaking at the New Zealand Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting in Queenstown this week [August 21-24, 2019] on the role of social media and medicine. There has been a growing anti-science movement, and physicians have a moral imperative to stand up for science and evidence-based treatments.
“Surveys show that physicians are one of the most trusted professions in the eyes of the public. Yet most people in the world today get their information, including health information, from the internet. We have to be there to offset the noise. We can’t ignore where our patients get their information, and we can join the conversation.”
Social media also offers a way for doctors to keep up-to-date with the latest research and new treatments. One example is the exponential growth of regional anaesthesia. Regional anaesthesia allows procedures to be done without the patient being unconscious and can provide targeted pain relief.
“We have more tools at our disposal. New blocks are being performed and described every month and it’s hard to keep up with the literature. Social media allows you to be part of a learning community made up of people who have similar interests and it can curate information for you.”
The clinical practice of regional anesthesia has evolved over time into a true medical subspecialty incorporating acute pain medicine. Advancing the science of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine will require identifying research priorities and meaningful outcomes. There are tremendous opportunities to develop new applications of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine that may improve patient experience, public health, and healthcare value.
By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss current problems related to perioperative pain medicine and access to regional anesthesia;
2. Apply strategies to provide consistent high quality pain management for postsurgical patients; and
3. Identify opportunities to improve outcomes that matter to patients.
Trauma is one of the primary causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, and pain is the most common symptom reported by patients entering the Emergency Department. More than 5 million people in the United States report long-term disabilities due to traumatic injuries. Safe intraoperative care and effective acute pain management are essential for successful outcomes in the trauma patient.
Regional Anesthesia in the Prevention of Persistent Postsurgical PainEdward R. Mariano, MD
Persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP), or chronic pain that develops after surgery, occurs more frequently than one may expect: up to 50% after relatively common operations. For anesthesiologists, surgeons, and pain physicians, there is an urgent need to discover methods to prevent the development of PPSP which is considered one of the more dreaded adverse outcomes following elective surgery.
I am a physician, clinical researcher, and educator. I am also on Twitter and tweet under the handle @EMARIANOMD. Naturally you may ask: “How does Twitter fit into a physician’s academic career?” These slides were part of an interactive workshop presented at the 2016 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting "Social Media Bootcamp." Please see my blog http://www.edmariano.com/archives/926 for additional information.
Management of the patient with suspected perioperative nerve injuryEdward R. Mariano, MD
At the conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: discuss potential risks for perioperative nerve injury; estimate occurrence rates of various regional anesthesia complications; evaluate the patient with suspected nerve injury and recommend appropriate testing.
The medical specialty of anesthesiology is founded on patient experience and patient safety. Having major surgery would be a very different experience without anesthesia. Before the advent of safe anesthesia techniques, the world of surgery was basically limited to amputations and other attempts at life-saving maneuvers. Dr. Bigelow’s publication describing the safe administration of ether changed everything, and the New England Journal of Medicine called this the most important article in its history. With this article, the science and clinical practice of anesthesiology, as well as the modern era of surgery, were born. Understanding and appreciating the rich history of anesthesiology will help guide the future direction of this specialty. Physician anesthesiologists have the skills necessary to take the quality of perioperative medicine to the next level, combat the opioid epidemic, and redesign the surgical experience,
I gave this talk at the 2020 Winter Anesthesiology Meeting of the California Society of Anesthesiologists (#CSAHSWinter20).
My objectives were to:
1. Discuss adjuvants for extending single-injection nerve block duration;
2. Provide an update on continuous peripheral nerve blocks; and
3. Address practical considerations and present a strategy for personalized postoperative pain medicine.
By the end of this session, learners will be able to discuss:
1. The "learning curve" for regional anesthesia;
2. Technology for teaching and learning; and
3. Technology for assessment.
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia is the Gold Standard for Major Abdominal SurgeryEdward R. Mariano, MD
At Anesthesiology 2019, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (#ANES19), I debated Dr. Jeff Gadsden from Duke on the topic of whether or not thoracic epidural analgesia is the gold standard for major abdominal surgery. Dr. Vijay Gottumukkala organized and moderated the debate and assigned sides: pro (me) and con (Jeff).
This is the slide deck I used for my invited lecture at the 2018 European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland.
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1) Identify available online tools that can be used for lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
2) Discuss ways social media platforms can be used to enhance the scientific conference experience; and
3) Apply practical and free Twitter tools available to any new user.
By the end of this lecture, participants should be able to:
1. Present the role of physicians as advocates;
2. Discuss social media platforms; and
3. Provide examples of physician leadership through communication and advocacy.
I hosted this seminar as part of the Emerging Leaders Development Program at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Goal: To familiarize participants with the challenges and best practices of coaching and developing employees. Through discussion and instruction, participants will understand the importance of providing employees with personal guidance that will allow them to acquire new skills, advance professionally, and improve patient and customer outcomes.
By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss current problems related to perioperative pain medicine and access to regional anesthesia;
2. Identify ways to personalize pain medicine;
3. Compare currently available methods to extend nerve block duration including adjuncts and continuous peripheral nerve blocks; and
4. Identify opportunities to improve outcomes that matter to patients.
There are currently few options to extend the duration of regional analgesia at home beyond the one day expected from most single-injection nerve blocks. Continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) with a plain local anesthetic perineural infusion is the most established way to provide days of postoperative pain control and allows titration, but training in insertion techniques and a system to manage ambulatory CPNB patients are necessary. Adjuvants or depot formulations of local anesthetics may offer potential options for limited extension of block duration, but further studies regarding efficacy and safety for regional anesthesia as well as comparative-effectiveness versus CPNB are necessary.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: discuss the indications for continuous peripheral nerve blocks; identify obstacles to implementing a continuous peripheral nerve block system; examine various techniques and equipment for continuous peripheral nerve block performance; and discuss the application of ultrasound guidance for perineural catheter insertion.
Interfascial Plane Blocks Offer an Acceptable Alternative to Thoracic Epidura...Edward R. Mariano, MD
This was part of a debate held at #ANES20 (recording available from ASA) between me and Dr. Jeff Gadsden from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Gadsden and I clashed on the same topic last year at #ANES19 during which I promoted thoracic epidural analgesia, and Dr. Gadsden made the case for interfascial plane blocks. This year we switched sides! Link to my slides from #ANES19: https://www.slideshare.net/EdwardRMariano/thoracic-epidural-analgesia-is-the-gold-standard-for-major-abdominal-surgery
The objectives of this session were as follows:
1. Discuss multimodal pain management strategies in the context of enhanced recovery programs;
2. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of thoracic epidural analgesia for major abdominal surgery in the context of enhanced recovery programs;
3. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of truncal somatic blocks in the context of enhanced recovery programs; and
4. Discuss developing safe and effective procedure specific pain management strategies for major abdominal surgery.
Healthcare around the world is changing. In the United States, healthcare reform has been focused on achieving the “triple aim". This triple aim encompasses 3 goals: improving the patient experience, reducing costs of care, and improving population health. The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) is a conceptual model introduced by the American Society of Anesthesiologists that may serve as an integrator to help hospitals achieve the triple aim. PSH is defined as “a patient-centered, physician anesthesiologist-led, multidisciplinary team-based practice model that coordinates surgical patient care throughout the continuum from the decision to pursue surgery through convalescence.” Pain medicine is woven throughout the three main elements of the PSH: preoperative preparation, intraoperative care, and postoperative recovery and rehabilitation.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: discuss the benefits of regional anesthesia on pain and rehabilitative outcomes; identify applications of “big data” in outcomes assessment; and critically evaluate the evidence related to regional anesthesia and analgesia and long-term outcomes.
Dealing with the Information Firehose: Tips for Busy ResearchersEdward R. Mariano, MD
I gave this presentation as part of a panel called "The Modern Learner" at the 2019 spring annual meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify available online tools that can be used for lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
2. Discuss ways that free platforms like PubMed and Google Scholar can be used to improve the efficient and timely delivery of new research.
At the 2019 Society for Education in Anesthesia fall meeting, I was invited to present ways to modernize the traditional curriculum vitae (CV) by creating a digital portfolio. By the end of this talk, learners will be able to: 1) digitize their CVs and update them into living documents; 2) utilize free online platforms for creation of a digital portfolio; and 3) augment the CV with an educator portfolio for academic faculty members primarily engaged in clinical teaching.
Physicians need to be active on social media and other communication platforms to offset the noise of the anti-science movement. I am speaking at the New Zealand Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting in Queenstown this week [August 21-24, 2019] on the role of social media and medicine. There has been a growing anti-science movement, and physicians have a moral imperative to stand up for science and evidence-based treatments.
“Surveys show that physicians are one of the most trusted professions in the eyes of the public. Yet most people in the world today get their information, including health information, from the internet. We have to be there to offset the noise. We can’t ignore where our patients get their information, and we can join the conversation.”
Social media also offers a way for doctors to keep up-to-date with the latest research and new treatments. One example is the exponential growth of regional anaesthesia. Regional anaesthesia allows procedures to be done without the patient being unconscious and can provide targeted pain relief.
“We have more tools at our disposal. New blocks are being performed and described every month and it’s hard to keep up with the literature. Social media allows you to be part of a learning community made up of people who have similar interests and it can curate information for you.”
The clinical practice of regional anesthesia has evolved over time into a true medical subspecialty incorporating acute pain medicine. Advancing the science of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine will require identifying research priorities and meaningful outcomes. There are tremendous opportunities to develop new applications of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine that may improve patient experience, public health, and healthcare value.
By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:
1. Discuss current problems related to perioperative pain medicine and access to regional anesthesia;
2. Apply strategies to provide consistent high quality pain management for postsurgical patients; and
3. Identify opportunities to improve outcomes that matter to patients.
Trauma is one of the primary causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, and pain is the most common symptom reported by patients entering the Emergency Department. More than 5 million people in the United States report long-term disabilities due to traumatic injuries. Safe intraoperative care and effective acute pain management are essential for successful outcomes in the trauma patient.
Regional Anesthesia in the Prevention of Persistent Postsurgical PainEdward R. Mariano, MD
Persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP), or chronic pain that develops after surgery, occurs more frequently than one may expect: up to 50% after relatively common operations. For anesthesiologists, surgeons, and pain physicians, there is an urgent need to discover methods to prevent the development of PPSP which is considered one of the more dreaded adverse outcomes following elective surgery.
I am a physician, clinical researcher, and educator. I am also on Twitter and tweet under the handle @EMARIANOMD. Naturally you may ask: “How does Twitter fit into a physician’s academic career?” These slides were part of an interactive workshop presented at the 2016 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting "Social Media Bootcamp." Please see my blog http://www.edmariano.com/archives/926 for additional information.
Management of the patient with suspected perioperative nerve injuryEdward R. Mariano, MD
At the conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: discuss potential risks for perioperative nerve injury; estimate occurrence rates of various regional anesthesia complications; evaluate the patient with suspected nerve injury and recommend appropriate testing.
At the conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: discuss the value-based purchasing program and its components; identify aspects of the HCAHPS survey that directly and indirectly relate to inpatient pain management; and apply strategies to provide high quality pain management and minimize risks for postsurgical patients.
Surface anatomy and sonoanatomy for the occasional regional anesthesiologist Edward R. Mariano, MD
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: define optimal ultrasound transducer position for cross-sectional imaging of nerves; apply surface anatomic landmark identification in ultrasound transducer application; identify sonoanatomy of common peripheral nerves and surrounding structure; and discuss tips and tricks to improve ultrasound images and ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
- Link to NephroTube website: www.NephroTube.com
- Link to NephroTube social media accounts: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/join-nephrotube-on-social-media.html
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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Best Ayurvedic medicine for Gas and IndigestionSwastikAyurveda
Here is the updated list of Top Best Ayurvedic medicine for Gas and Indigestion and those are Gas-O-Go Syp for Dyspepsia | Lavizyme Syrup for Acidity | Yumzyme Hepatoprotective Capsules etc
The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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Interfascial Plane Blocks: Should We Believe the Hype?
1. @EMARIANOMD
#WAS2020
Interfascial Plane Blocks
Should We Believe the Hype?
Edward R. Mariano, M.D., M.A.S.
Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Chief, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
5. @EMARIANOMD #WAS2020
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
Patient supine
Identify Triangle of
Petit in mid-axillary line
cephalad to iliac crest
Needle is inserted
perpendicular to skin
through T of P
After 2 “pops,” inject
local anesthetic
McDonnell JG. A&A 2007;105:883
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TAP Block vs. Placebo
3 randomized, placebo-controlled trials:
bilateral TAP injections with ropivacaine vs.
saline for hysterectomy1 and C-section2,3
– Lower VAS pain scores in TAP group1,2
– Lower total morphine consumption (mg) in
TAP group1-3
– Less antiemetic therapy and higher satisfaction
with pain relief in TAP group3
1. Carney J. A&A 2008;107:2056
2. McDonnell JG. A&A 2008;106:186
3. Belavy. BJA 2009;103:726
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Role for Rescue Analgesia?
3 cases of bilateral TAP blocks used for
rescue analgesia s/p CS under spinal
Mean decrease in pain score=7; mean
duration=14 hrs
Mirza & Carvalho. CJA 2013;60:299