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Anesthesia

Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Risk Uncommon entity with a variably reported clinical significance Male:female ratio: 2:1 Perioperative Risks Stroke from a plaque originating from vertebral artery system Stroke from a plaque originating from subclavian artery Worry About Worsening neurologic symptoms Upper limb ischemia Overview…

Essence of Anesthesia Practice
November 24, 2023

Anesthesia

Hepatic Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthetic Considerations

Key Points ▪ The liver is the largest abdominal organ and carries out a number of vital functions including metabolism and detoxification. ▪ The liver receives approximately 25% of the resting cardiac output. The hepatic artery is responsible for 25%…

Miller's Anesthesia
November 23, 2023