by Rivanna Medical | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Video
The complexity of spinal muscle systems — comprising multiple overlapping layers while varying widely in tone and bulk — significantly complicates palpation to identify insertion points for neuraxial anesthesia. Muscle dynamics and the presence of adipose and...
by Rivanna Medical | Nov 15, 2023 | News
Epidural administration can be difficult for patients with anatomical complexities, particularly scoliosis. The procedure encompasses placing neuraxial blocks for surgical treatments and child delivery, and it demands precision that traditional methods — reliant...
by Rivanna Medical | Nov 13, 2023 | News
Healthcare is in flux. Particularly in the United States, demographics, economics, and technology are driving changes to care delivery mechanisms from the micro to the macro scale. The practice of anesthesiology is itself facing dizzying changes — such as fewer...
by Rivanna Medical | Nov 10, 2023 | News
In the quiet expanses of rural communities, the lights of hospitals are going out as facilities close. It’s a silent crisis that starkly affects both patients and medical professionals, with a serious impact on anesthesiology. As rural hospitals shut their doors, the...
by Rivanna Medical | Nov 8, 2023 | News, Video
Accuro is improving patient care and administrative efficiency in low-resource settings. Anesthesiologist Dr. Audrey Alleyne discusses the tremendous benefits of the Accuro Neuraxial Guidance device for spinal and epidural anesthesia where time and access to...