Arkansas Anesthesia Partners Corp

09/29/2026

General anesthesia and procedural sedation are associated with an increase in upper airway collapsibility, a phenomenon that underlies much of the perioperative risk of hypoxemia and airway obstruction.

How anesthetic-induced depression of pharyngeal dilator muscles, the negative-pressure reflex, and lung volume makes the upper airway collapse-prone under general anesthesia and sedation.

08/29/2026

Accidental awareness during general anesthesia presents a substantial risk of posttraumatic stress disorder in patients who experience it.

Large-scale audits and randomized trials have clarified the incidence and risk factors for accidental awareness during general anesthesia, from neuromuscular blockade to prior awareness history.

07/15/2026

Titrating oxygen delivery during the perioperative period is an important part of anesthesia care. For decades, clinical teaching emphasized aggressive avoidance of hypoxemia.

06/11/2026

The past 30 years have brought major developments in anesthesia. Though the discovery of new drug classes has proven elusive, researchers have found success in the refinement of existing pharmacological agents, the development of a new neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, and the adoption of multiple new techniques with substantial benefits for perioperative safety.

The past 30 years have brought major developments in anesthesia in the past 30 years . Though the discovery of new drug classes has proven...

05/02/2026

As a primary driver of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, perioperative tachycardia represents a significant clinical challenge that requires careful management.

Historically, beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents (beta blockers) have been the cornerstone of the management of perioperative tachycardia due to...

02/17/2026

Bioprinting is an emerging medical technology that often captures public imagination, but it is important to understand both its promises and its present limitations.

Bioprinting for medicine is a developing technology rather than an immediate solution to organ shortages or complex diseases. While progress has been...

01/13/2026

Remimazolam, a newer intravenous anesthetic agent, has gained attention in the medical community due to its unique pharmacological properties, such as rapid onset and short duration of action. As a benzodiazepine derivative, it provides sedation and anxiolysis, with a primary use in procedural sedation and general anesthesia.

Despite these promising features, there are several reasons why remimazolam may not be an ideal choice for every clinical situation, and anesthesiologists may decide against its use in favor of other anesthetic agents like propofol, midazolam, and thiopental.

Despite these promising features, there are several reasons against using remimazolam or may not be an ideal choice for every clinical...

11/25/2025

Virtual reality is a powerful tool for anesthesia training and education, offering new ways for trainees to practice complex skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Virtual reality is a powerful tool for anesthesia training and education, offering new ways for trainees to practice complex skills in a safe and...

07/09/2025

Patient blood management is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach aimed at optimizing the care of patients who require a blood transfusion. Anesthesiologists, who are central to perioperative care, play a vital role in three core aspects of patient blood management: optimizing red cell mass, minimizing blood loss, and harnessing patient tolerance to anemia.

Patient blood management is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach aimed at optimizing the care of patients who require a blood transfusion. It focuses

06/05/2025

A number of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) procedures can be performed in outpatient settings. These procedures are typically minimally invasive, allowing patients to return home the same day without the need for extended recovery in a hospital. Thanks to modern surgical techniques and technology, many ENT conditions that once required inpatient care can now be effectively treated in a more convenient and cost-effective manner.

A number of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) procedures can be performed in outpatient settings. These procedures are typically minimally invasive, allowing patients to return home the same day without the need for extended recovery in a hospital.