Anaesthesia is essential for ensuring patient comfort and safety during medical procedures. However, its use has several environmental implications. The administration of inhalational anaesthetic agents contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases, which significantly impact climate change. Additionally, specific anaesthetic agents can have adverse effects on healthcare staff. In this article, we will explore the impact of anaesthesia on the environment, the health of staff members, and how Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) offers an alternative approach that mitigates these concerns.   Greenhouse Gases and Anaesthesia The use of inhalational anaesthetic agents, such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and desflurane, contributes to...

Since time immemorial, inventions and cutting-edge research by Indian scientists have helped transform the way we lead our lives. Indian innovations in metallurgy, mathematics, sciences, astronomy, and medicine helped India solidify its position as an innovator globally. From the invention of buttons in the Indus Valley civilization to Rhinoplasty by Surushta in 600 BC, India has been at the forefront of scientific research and innovation globally.  Today, India's home-grown medical device manufacturers are developing cutting-edge products that cater to the unique needs of the Indian market. Additionally, international medical device companies are partnering with Indian firms to develop products that...

  Amitabh Dutta, Nitin Sethi, Goverdhan D Puri, Jayashree Sood, Prabhat Kumar Choudhary, Anil Kumar Jain, Bhuwan Chand Panday, Manish Gupta. Institute of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India  Introduction Morbidly obese patients are more vulnerable to post surgery adverse respiratory outcome (upper air- way obstruction, obstructive sleep apnea, or sedation) primarily due to their altered body constitution (in- creased body mass index [BMI], lower upper airway smooth muscle tone, or excessive oropharyngeal soft tissue). It is also likely that...

Oxygen saturation or SpO2 is one of the five parameters when measuring the vitals of critically ill patients. Combined with pulse rate or PR, highly accurate SpO2 measurement helps to improve patient outcomes and reduce any delays in providing critical emergency care. Pulse oximeters can forewarn clinicians about hypoxemia, leading to faster treatment of serious hypoxemia and circumventing serious complications. About pulse oximetry Since its introduction in 1974 by Takuo Aoyagi in 1974, pulse oximetry has become the de facto standard for evaluating oxygen saturation. Pulse oximetry works by illuminating the skin and measuring changes in light absorption of oxygenated...

Reduced staff counts and overcrowded ICUs are still fresh in our minds as we test a new, world-class mobile patient monitor for use in our nursing wards. Coupled with the Optiflow oxygen device, this patient-wearable, and portable monitor can keep intensive care beds free for critically ill patients and help the nursing staff to ensure world-class standards of healthcare in the hospital at all times. Ziekenhuis Geel is the first regional hospital in Belgium to use these advanced mini-monitors for remote patient monitoring. Constantly evaluating critically ill patients becomes necessary during times such as the peak of the second wave...