Tag: anesthesiology
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New Evidence Eases Fears About Anesthesia in C-Sections
Rethinking Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Deliveries For decades, cesarean births have sparked discussions about the safest anesthesia approach for both mother and baby. Regional anesthesia—typically a spinal or epidural block—has often been favored over general anesthesia due to concerns that general anesthesia could impact neonatal outcome and maternal recovery. However, recent research and evolving clinical…
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Malignant Hyperthermia at UHN: Anesthesiology Innovation
Introduction: A frontline specialty in patient safety At the University Health Network (UHN), anesthesiologists are at the heart of surgical safety and innovation. In recognition of World Anesthesia Day, Dr. Sheila Riazi highlights how UHN’s Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit (MIHU) is advancing understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of a rare but dangerous condition: malignant hyperthermia. This…
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UHN Anesthesiologists Driving Malignant Hyperthermia Innovation
World Anesthesia Day Spotlight: A Field Redefining Patient Safety At the heart of Canada’s top anesthesia care teams is a specialty pushing the boundaries of patient safety: malignant hyperthermia (MH) research and care. The University Health Network (UHN) is recognised as a world leader in MH investigation, education, and clinical management. Dr. Sheila Riazi, a…