Idaho Anesthesia Professionals

10/19/2026

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a common procedure in gastroenterology that is used to examine a patient’s upper GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

09/22/2026

Cataract surgery is among the most commonly and successfully performed operations in medicine, with more than 26 million cases performed worldwide each year (Chen et al., 2021).

Although recovery is straightforward for most patients, knowing what to expect after cataract surgery is beneficial for patients and caregivers, as...

08/18/2026

Sevoflurane is one of the most widely used volatile anesthetics in modern practice due to its low blood-gas solubility and rapid onset and offset.

However, like other inhalational anesthetics, sevoflurane metabolism and elimination profile exhibits a relatively uncommon, in which only a small...

07/15/2026

Procedural sedation and analgesia require a balance between adequate depth of sedation, hemodynamic stability, and preserved respiratory drive.

Overall, data suggest that combining propofol and ketamine for procedural sedation may offer a favorable safety profile relative to monotherapy...

06/09/2026

Returning to eating after surgery is an important part of recovery, but it should be done thoughtfully and according to the instructions of the surgical team.

03/24/2026

The expansion of ambulatory surgery has necessitated increasingly rigorous preoperative risk stratification, particularly in patients with underlying hepatic dysfunction. Liver disease introduces unique perioperative challenges, including altered drug metabolism, coagulopathy, hemodynamic instability, susceptibility to infection, and the risk of hepatic decompensation.

Patient risk stratification for outpatient surgery in the context of liver health hinges on accurate assessment of hepatic functional reserve, evidence...

02/17/2026

Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have become a widely used class of medications for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

Awareness of the physiological impacts of SGLT2 inhibitors is essential to reduce preventable complications in the perioperative setting...

01/11/2026

Occult hypotension occurs when a person has inadequate blood pressure or impaired tissue perfusion that is not immediately obvious through standard vital sign measurements.

Occult hypotension occurs when a person has inadequate blood pressure or impaired tissue perfusion that is not immediately obvious through...

11/20/2025

Carbon dioxide (CO2) narcosis refers to the depressed level of consciousness resulting from the accumulation of carbon dioxide within the bloodstream.

Carbon dioxide or CO2 narcosis refers to the depressed level of consciousness resulting from the accumulation of carbon dioxide within...

07/23/2025

In surgical environments, maintaining the right environmental conditions is crucial for both patient safety and procedural success. Among the factors regulated in operating rooms (ORs), humidity plays a critical role in infection control, equipment performance, and overall surgical outcomes.

In surgical environments, maintaining the right environmental conditions is crucial for both patient safety and procedural success. Among the factors