Tag Archives: Anesthesia
New NIH-Funded Study Reveals That Personalizing the Definition of Hypotension May Better Protect the Brain
Posted on 01/23/20 by Allied Anesthesia
What if clinicians could move beyond the current one-size-fits-all approach to monitoring a patient’s blood pressure in the operating room? What if we were given the tools for personalizing each patient’s definition of hypotension? As you are fully aware, determining a true “baseline” blood pressure is challenging in the operating room — as anesthesiologists, it […]
The Most Critical Factor in Tracheal Intubation: Your Clinical Judgment, Planning and Preparation
Posted on 12/17/19 by Allied Anesthesia
As long as the field of anesthesiology has been around, so has been the two-fold challenge: intubation and oxygenation. If you have been in practice for any amount of time, you are quite familiar with “can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate” emergencies. Tracheal intubation is difficult if not, at times, downright impossible. This is a given that […]
Searching for the Next Partner: Allied’s Recruitment Process
Posted on 08/29/19 by Allied Anesthesia
Allied Anesthesia began as a group of Orange County anesthesiologists loosely affiliated with one another, but all deeply committed to providing the top anesthesia care in Southern California. Fast-forward to today: Allied’s group is now made up of over 100 anesthesiologists who have each traversed one of the most rigorous vetting processes in the country. […]
How Does Allied Anesthesia Work?
Posted on 07/29/19 by Allied Anesthesia
You’re a patient who’s heard about Allied Anesthesia, and now you want to ensure you receive treatment from one of our group’s top-notch anesthesiologists for your surgery or pain management. But, as is the case with a lot of healthcare-related endeavors, it’s not always so simple as requesting a doctor. Here’s a brief overview of […]
Can Anesthesia Go Green?
Posted on 06/25/19 by Allied Anesthesia
Did you know that some forms of anesthesia are greener than others? It’s true. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times shared the story of Dr. Brian Chesebro, a Portland, Oregon-based anesthesiologist who decided to conduct some independent research on the sustainability of different types of anesthesia. He focused on sevoflurane and desflurane, two […]
Infants, Anesthesia & Safety
Posted on 06/13/19 by Allied Anesthesia
Many of the doctors here at Allied Anesthesia are pediatric anesthesia experts and parents. We know how stressful it can be to have a child undergo a significant medical procedure and receive general anesthesia—especially when the child is very young and unable to understand what’s going on or communicate how they are feeling. More importantly, […]
Local, Regional, General, and Everything in Between: The Different Types of Anesthesia, Explained
Posted on 06/03/19 by Allied Anesthesia
Patients frequently ask us about the difference between the types of anesthesia available, how each kind is used, and what we recommend for specific procedures. For example, we’re often asked, “Do I need local or regional anesthesia?” or “What’s the difference between general anesthesia and twilight?” To answer those questions and many others, we’ve developed […]
Why Anesthesia is Important for IVF
Posted on 05/08/19 by Allied Anesthesia
In July 1978, Louise Brown was born in England; she was the first baby born who had been conceived via IVF. Though the fertilization process, led by Sir Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Steptoe, took place in a petri dish before being implanted into Louise’s mother’s uterus, Louise was commonly referred to as the first […]
Does Anesthesia Affect Childhood Development? New Research Says No.
Posted on 04/17/19 by Allied Anesthesia
Undergoing serious medical procedures can be stressful at any age, but when you’re a parent and the patient is your young child, it’s particularly worrying. Aside from concerns about the nature of the procedure itself, many parents are hesitant to expose children to general anesthesia for fear that the medicine might have a negative impact […]
Take Back Your Drugs on April 27
Posted on 04/11/19 by Allied Anesthesia
In 2017, at least 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Many of these prescription drugs were taken from the medicine cabinets of friends and family members. If you’ve ever had a pain medicine prescription following a procedure, you may not have ended up using […]