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A Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, commonly referred to as T&A, are surgical procedures to remove the tonsils and adenoids. These are typically performed to address chronic infections or breathing problems Back to Surgical Tips Nucleus Medical Media Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Vik Veer - ENT Surgeon Watch Tonsils & Adenoids being Removed University of Kentucky ENT Anesthesia

Anesthesia management for cardiomyopathies and heart failure. Learn preoperative optimization, hemodynamic goals, drug choices, and intraoperative monitoring for high-risk cardiac patients.

Hydralazine is a direct-acting vasodilator that primarily acts on the smooth muscle cells of arterioles, causing relaxation and a reduction in systemic vascular resistance Back to Pharmacology USMLE Pass Hydralazine Egpat Hydralazine AltoseAnesthesia Antihypertensives

Phenylephrine is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist that is commonly used in anesthesia practice Back to Pharmacology Ninja Nerd Adrenergic Agonists AltoseAnesthesia Autonomic Nervous System Medzcool Phenylephrine

Overview of malabsorption disorders and their perioperative impact, including nutrient deficiencies, electrolyte abnormalities, anemia, fluid imbalance, and altered drug absorption relevant to anesthesia care.

An exploratory laparotomy is a surgical procedure where a large incision is made in the abdomen to allow a surgeon to visually examine and investigate the organs inside the abdominal cavity.  Back to Surgical Tips JOMI - Journal of Medical Insight Exploratory Laparotomy Focus Medica Abdomen Anatomy Anatomy Made Easy Anatomy Dissection of the Abdominal Cavity

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is not directly involved in the process of anesthesia but plays an essential role in the perioperative period for preventing and managing infections related to surgical procedures Back to Pharmacology JJ Medicine Metronidazole Med Today Metronidazole Simple Nursing Metronidazole

Disorders affecting skeletal muscle—such as myopathies, muscular dystrophies, or inflammatory muscle diseases—impair contraction strength and reduce functional reserve

Nicardipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that selectively inhibits the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells, resulting in vasodilation and reduced systemic vascular resistance Back to Pharmacology ICU Advantage Nicardipine AltoseAnesthesia Calcium Channel Blockers Ninja Nerd Antihypertensives

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that is not directly involved in the process of anesthesia but can play an important role in specific clinical scenarios during the perioperative period. Back to Pharmacology Gyri and Sulci Mannitol Ninja Nerd Diuretics 1 Post Medicine Osmotic Diuretics

Cisatracurium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) that is commonly used in anesthesia practice. It works by binding to and inhibiting the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle relaxation and paralysis Back to Pharmacology ICU Advantage Neuromuscular Blockers AltoseAnesthesia NMB Agents University of Kentucky Neuromuscular Blocking Agents