Tag Michelle R. Cole

Anesthesia

P2Y 12 Receptor Blockers

Uses P2Y 12 RBs used alone or in combination with ASA (DAPT). ACS, those undergoing PCI with stent placement, and pts with NSTEMI or STEMI. Continue for 6–12 mo after insertion of drug-eluting stent (DES), and 4–6 wk after insertion…

Essence of Anesthesia Practice
November 24, 2023

Anesthesia

Thalassemia

Risk Over 60,000 children are born annually with severe beta-thalassemia. Global regions that are primarily affected include the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, where alpha thalassemia is more common. Beta-trait carrier status has a global prevalence of approximately 1.5%.…

Essence of Anesthesia Practice
November 24, 2023