Category: ERAS

Unveiling the Top Reasons Surgeries Get Cancelled

Unveiling the Top Reasons Surgeries Get Cancelled

Surgery is a highly coordinated and complex process that involves many moving parts. It can be deeply disappointing when, despite careful planning, surgeries get cancelled. This can be distressing, inconvenient, and frustrating for patients, but understanding the common reasons behind these cancellations can help minimize the likelihood. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the […]

The Importance of Blood Tests and Other Labs Before Surgery

The Importance of Blood Tests and Other Labs Before Surgery

Undergoing surgery is a significant medical event, and it’s not something to be taken lightly. Before any surgical procedure, your doctor will perform a series of tests and evaluations to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. One crucial aspect of this preoperative assessment is the collection of blood tests and other laboratory data. In this […]

Cannabis and Anesthesia

Cannabis and Anesthesia

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that is derived from the cannabis plant. It is known for its ability to produce a range of effects, including relaxation, euphoria, altered perception, and increased appetite. With the legalization of cannabis in several countries, there has been increasing interest in its potential effects on anesthesia, […]

Safely Skipping The Outdated “No Food or Drink After Midnight” Rule a.k.a NPO

Safely Skipping The Outdated “No Food or Drink After Midnight” Rule a.k.a NPO

If you’re getting ready to go in for surgery or if you’ve had surgery in the past, chances are you’re all too familiar with the “no food or drink after midnight” also called NPO. But have you ever stopped to wonder why, exactly, you can’t nourish yourself before a major event like surgery and—more importantly—if […]

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed to increase the size, balance out the size, or otherwise improve the appearance of the breasts to the preference of the patient. Breast augmentation is done using implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer from another part of the body.  Why do people […]