Utah Anesthesia Services

06/09/2026

Benzodiazepines are widely administered agents in perioperative medicine, used for their anxiolytic, sedative, amnestic, and anticonvulsant properties.

05/02/2026

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) affects an estimated 30% of the general surgical population and up to 80% of patients in high-risk cohorts.

Robust clinical evidence supports the superiority of end-of-surgery ondansetron administration for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting...

03/24/2026

Gynecologic procedures performed under moderate sedation, including hysteroscopy, dilation and curettage, endometrial ablation, oocyte retrieval, and minor vulvar or cervical interventions, have traditionally incorporated short-acting opioids to address procedural pain.

There are multiple options for effective alternatives to opioid analgesia for gynecologic procedures under moderate sedation and the resulting...

02/17/2026

As the measles virus continues its spread across the United States in 2026, families in Utah are facing real and evolving risks from an outbreak that has taken hold in several parts of the state.

As the measles outbreak continues its spread across the United States in 2026, families in Utah are facing real and evolving risks from an...

01/11/2026

The evolution of anesthesiology residency reflects the broader transformation of medicine from an apprenticeship-based craft to a rigorously structured scientific discipline.

The evolution of anesthesiology residency reflects the broader transformation of medicine from an apprenticeship-based craft to a rigorously...

11/20/2025

Neuromuscular blockade refers to the inhibition of the effective, coordinated contraction of muscles leading to veritable paralysis—either flaccid (i.e., soft) or spastic (i.e., rigid).

Neuromuscular blockade refers to the inhibition of the effective, coordinated contraction of muscles leading to veritable paralysis...

07/28/2025

As the global population ages and more elderly patients undergo surgery, healthcare providers are facing new challenges—among them, how to minimize postoperative cognitive decline. One promising strategy is preoperative cognitive training, a non-invasive, proactive approach designed to strengthen the brain’s resilience before anesthesia and surgery.

As the global population ages and more elderly patients undergo surgery, healthcare providers are facing new challenges—among them, how to minimize

06/23/2025

Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most devastating public health challenges in the United States. Despite the ongoing severity of the opioid epidemic, however, recent developments in public health strategies, pharmaceutical oversight, and harm reduction programs are yielding measurable progress in curbing the impact of the crisis.

Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most devastating public health challenges in the United States. Despite the ongoing severity

11/26/2024

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in modern medicine, significantly improving the accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Initially popularized in emergency and critical care settings, POCUS now also has applications to anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. Its real-time imaging capabilities, portability, and non-invasive nature make it a valuable resource for clinicians managing complex patient cases in a variety of medical contexts.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in modern medicine, significantly improving the accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

10/16/2024

Anesthesia management in patients with cardiac conditions requires meticulous planning and a solid understanding of the underlying pathophysiology. While common cardiac diseases like ischemic heart disease and hypertension are frequently encountered, several less common conditions pose unique challenges to anesthesiologists. These uncommon cardiac conditions can significantly impact anesthesia management, requiring specialized knowledge and tailored strategies to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Anesthesia management in patients with cardiac conditions requires meticulous planning and an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology.