Lucinda Everett

What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure In addition to the usual standard preoperative examination, the following information should be obtained: Incarcerated bowel that is not reducible would require emergent surgery to prevent strangulation and bowel necrosis, while a reducible hernia may be postponed, if necessary, with the caveat that this may convert…

What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Cleft palate is the fourth most common birth defect. It can occur as an isolated defect or as part of a syndrome along with other congenital anomalies (Pierre Robin syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome). Isolated cleft palate occurs in 1/2500 births. Its incidence is highest in Native Americans…