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Calculating Dose for Local Anesthetics

Calculating Local Anesthetic Dose

We do complex mathematics every time we evaluate a patient. Risk:Benefit ratios, Odds Ratios and Likelihood Ratios quickly get weighed and measured. Sometimes, however, simple math problems can trip us up (ok… at least trip me up). This is why…

Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Lipid Emulsion Therapy

Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Lipid Emulsion Therapy

Managing injuries is all too common when caring for children. Whether it is a Fish Hook where it shouldn’t be or a Tongue Laceration or whether it is Mandibular Fracture or a Facial Laceration, anticipating and managing the child’s pain is critical!…

Neonatal Analgesia

In general, I try to do things that make my life easier.  Selfish or Brilliant? I’ll let you decide.  But on occasion, choices that we think should make things easier actually can be counterproductive.  A great example of this is…