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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: Deciding with Confidence: An Algorithm For Patients With a History of Cocaine and Methamphetamine Use
Description: In the ever-evolving world of anesthesia, patient safety and clinical outcomes are paramount. This is especially true for patients with a history of substance use, such as cocaine or methamphetamine. Today we’re joined by Laurent Estrada, Omar Silva, and Jake Abel, doctoral students from USC, who have dedicated their research to developing an algorithm designed to manage elective procedures for these patients. Find out how this could impact clinical practice and help standardize care for a growing issue.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Why has methamphetamine and cocaine use b...