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From The Blog
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a neuropeptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Its biological function…
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Betadine
Povidone-iodine (Betadine) is a topical antiseptic I use for patients with allergies/sensitivities to chlorhexidine before invasive procedures (chest tubes, lumbar…
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Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antiseptic solution found in everything from the mouthwash patients receive while on mechanical ventilation to…
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Isolyte S
Isolyte® S is a balanced crystalloid solution created by B. Braun Medical Inc. As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, it’s…
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Tips For Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) Fellowship
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) is a one year fellowship following the completion of an anesthesiology residency. The application process is…
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XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro
As a tech enthusiast, I spent years using compressed air to clean my computer hardware and other gadgets. This time,…