We compared anesthetic features, blood parameters, and physiological responses to either medetomidine-tiletamine-zolazepam or dexmedetomidine-tiletamine-zolazepam using a double-blinded, randomized experimental design during 40 anesthetic events of free-ranging brown bears (Ursus arctos) either captured by helicopter in Sweden or by culvert trap in Canada. Induction was smooth and predictable w...

conclusions anesthetic management for ire of soft tissue deviates from standard anesthetic medical therapy in regards to depth of neuromuscular blockade and analgesic management during ire energy delivery. however, minor modifications in anesthesia management allow for a safe and efficient patient procedure. results during ire delivery, a deeper neuromuscular blockade is required to ensure that...

The number of female orthopaedic residents and orthopaedic surgeons has increased substantially. Concerns have been raised regarding the effect of the work environment on the health of the female orthopaedic surgeon and her fetus or neonate. Occupational risks, and specifically risks to the pregnant orthopaedic surgeon, are becoming an important issue in medicine. Such risks include exposure to...

Diaphragmatic hernia in horses presents a challenge to the surgeon and the anesthetist. Surgical repair is the treatment of choice, and success rates have improved considerably in the past few decades.When the condition has been diagnosed, thoracoscopy is helpful in localizing the lesion and deciding on the best surgical approach. Lateral rib-resection thoracotomy is advantageous for accessing ...

391 The ecological footprint of healthcare is enormous.[1] Almost 10% of the United States’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are contributed by healthcare.[2,3] More than a third of all hospital waste are generated during the perioperative period and surgical care. Inhaled anesthetics account for 2.5% of the GHG emissions attributed to the National Health Service of the United Kingdom.[1] In 2014...

Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions impose major threat to global warming potential (GWP). Unfortunately manufacturing sector is one of the major sources that contribute towards the rapid increase in greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. In manufacturing sector electric power consumption is the major driver that influences CO2 emission. Titanium alloys are widely utilized in aerospace, automotive and ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) present in the ambient air of operating rooms (OR), are associated with various occupational hazards. This paper intends to discuss occupational exposure to WAGs and its impact on exposed professionals, with emphasis on genetic damage and oxidative stress. CONTENT Despite the emergence of safer inhaled anesthetics, occupational expos...