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Infectious Diseases - Anesthesia Lecture

Infectious Diseases - Anesthesia Lecture Infectious Diseases Concepts, Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management Essential Knowledge for Anesthetic Practitioners | October 26, 2025 Core Concepts Infectious diseases result from pathogenic microorganisms invading the body and disrupting normal function. As anesthetists, we encounter infected patients daily and must understand transmission dynamics, host defenses, and implications for perioperative care. 10M Annual surgical site infections 700K HAIs in US hospitals 35% Antibiotic misuse ...

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Anesthesia Lecture

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Anesthesia Lecture Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Essential Knowledge for Anesthetic Practitioners Department of Anesthesiology | October 26, 2025 Introduction & Epidemiology A Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), commonly known as a stroke, is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to neurological deficits. As anesthetists, understanding CVA is critical as we manage patients at high risk during perioperative periods. 1 in 6 People will have a stroke 87% Ischemic strokes 13% ...