How Much Anesthesia Can I Give My Patients? Prevent Medical PTSD
We dive into the world of anesthesia dosing and the crucial role it plays in ensuring patient safety and comfort during medical procedures. We all have heard horror stories of anesthesia awareness, where a patient is conscious during surgery, and it's something that every anesthesia provider wants to avoid. But how can we prevent this from happening? 💛 Visit Dr. Kaveh's longevity clinic for ketamine therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and more: https://www.clarus-health.com 🫀 Exclusive access to Dr. Kaveh's live streams + more: / @medicalsecrets Anesthesia awareness, also known as intraoperative recall, is a rare but potentially traumatic event where a patient is conscious during surgery and can feel pain or discomfort. As an anesthesia provider, it is our responsibility to ensure that this does not happen to our patients. In this video, we will be discussing the best practices for anesthesia dosing to avoid anesthesia awareness and achieve balanced anesthesia. Anesthesia recall occurs when the patient is not given enough anesthesia to fully sedate them. To prevent this from happening, it is important to use the appropriate dosing techniques and to constantly monitor the patient's vital signs. One technique that is often used is called "target controlled infusion" (TCI), which uses a computer algorithm to calculate the appropriate dosage based on the patient's weight, age, and other factors. Balanced anesthesia is the key to preventing both anesthesia awareness and over sedation. Over sedation can lead to complications such as respiratory depression, which can be dangerous and even life-threatening. To achieve balanced anesthesia, it is important to use a combination of different types of anesthesia, such as general anesthesia and regional anesthesia, to achieve the desired level of sedation. Another important aspect of anesthesia dosing is the potential for medical PTSD. This is a condition where patients suffer from psychological trauma after an anesthesia event, such as awakening during surgery or having an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. Proper dosing can help prevent this condition by minimizing the chances of anesthesia awareness and ensuring a smooth, comfortable experience for the patient. In this video, we will discuss various dosing techniques and the importance of monitoring the patient's vital signs. We'll also go over the different types of anesthesia and their effects on the body, so you can have a better understanding of how to achieve balanced anesthesia. Join us as we explore the best practices for anesthesia dosing and take a closer look at how to prevent anesthesia awareness, achieve balanced anesthesia, and prevent medical PTSD. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the field of anesthesia or anyone preparing for a medical procedure that requires anesthesia.
