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The renal system plays a central role in fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, and drug clearance — all crucial considerations in anesthesia. Learn how kidney physiology, GFR, renal perfusion, and perioperative renal protection impact anesthetic management and postoperative outcomes.

Learn about anesthesia management in patients with esophageal disorders. This guide by Anesthesia Buddy covers GERD, achalasia, esophageal varices, and surgical implications for safe airway and aspiration risk control. Perfect for anesthesia students and providers

Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (BSO) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of both fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and both ovaries (oophorectomy) from a woman's body. This surgery is typically performed due to various medical reasons, such as the presence of ovarian cancer, endometriosis, benign ovarian tumors or cysts, ectopic pregnancy, or as a preventive measure for women with a high risk of developing ovarian cancer due to genetic factors (e.g., BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations) Back to Surgical Tips TVASurg Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) Dr. R. K. Mishra Bilateral Salpingooophorectomy Tanushree Rao Salpingoopherectomy for beginners

Comprehensive anesthesia considerations for patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Learn preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and hemodynamic management strategies to reduce perioperative myocardial injury

Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug derived from plants in the nightshade family. Back to Pharmacology PhysioPathoPharmaco Antiemetics Sara The Pharmacist Scopolamine Nurse Ryan Scopolamine

Promethazine is a first-generation antihistamine with antiemetic, sedative, and anticholinergic properties. Back to Pharmacology Quick Medic Antiemetics Speed Pharmacology Antiemetics Egpat Antiemetics

Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat vertebral compression fractures, which are most commonly caused by osteoporosis, cancer, or injury. These procedures aim to reduce pain, stabilize the fracture, and restore some or all of the lost vertebral body height due to the compression fracture. Back to Surgical Tips Nucleus Medical Media Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Seattle Science Foundation Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty Demonstration #1 Seattle Science Foundation Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty Demonstration #2

A colectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove all or part of your colon. The colon, also known as the large intestine, is a long hollow tube at the end of the digestive tract where the body makes and stores stool. Back to Surgical Tips Northwell Health Colectomy Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Colorectal Surgery University of Kentucky ERAS Anesthesia

A pacemaker and an Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) are two types of cardiac devices used to manage heart rhythm disorders Back to Surgical Tips Ninja Nerd Nursing Pacemakers Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Tutorial Strong Medicine ICDs and Biventricular Pacemakers

Labetalol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist (beta-blocker) and a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist. Its unique dual-blocking properties make it particularly useful in the context of anesthesia. Back to Pharmacology Drug Talk Labetalol Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike Beta Blockers Ninja Nerd Beta Blockers

Amiodarone is a potent antiarrhythmic drug used to manage various types of cardiac arrhythmias. While not directly involved in the process of anesthesia, it can be important in the perioperative period for managing specific cardiac issues Back to Pharmacology ICU Advantage Amiodarone Drug Chug Amiodarone Medinaz Amiodarone

Below-the-knee amputation (BKA), also known as transtibial amputation, is a surgical procedure in which the lower leg is removed due to various reasons, such as trauma, infection, severe peripheral vascular disease, or cancer. The goal of the procedure is to remove the affected part of the limb and create a healthy residual limb that can be fitted with a prosthetic. Back to Surgical Tips The University of Kentucky Anesthesia Diabetes Basics The University of Kentucky Anesthesia Renal Basics AltoseAnesthesia ESRD