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The rising prevalence of osteoarthritis has led to a significant increase in the volume of total joint surgery, including total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty, particularly among the elderly.

Early Mobilization for Elderly Patients After Total Joint Surgery - Kansas Anesthesia Associates Early mobilization has become an important goal in the perioperative care of elderly patients after total joint surgery, frequently integrated...

Pulse oximeters are devices that estimate the percentage of oxygen in the blood. Widely used in clinical settings, these tools have experienced growth in at-home usage since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many people are unaware that their accuracy can vary based on skin tone.

The Effects of Skin Tone in Pulse Oximeter Readings Depending on how the pulse oximeter was designed and tested, this may result in people with darker skin tones receiving readings that are...

Long-term neurological conditions following nerve blocks due to injury during the procedure are an important topic for anesthesiologists and pain specialists. While extensive research has examined the incidence rates of neurological complications associated with individual risk factors, little is known about how the interactions between these factors may change the effects of these conditions. With an incidence rate of 0.24%, these events are extremely rare; however, the morbidity associated with these injuries demands careful consideration and analysis of the contributing factors.

Neurological Conditions Following Nerve Blocks - Kansas Anesthesia Associates Long-term neurological conditions following nerve blocks are an important topic for anesthesiologists and pain specialists.