#REBREATHING : The hazard of rebreathing and how to prevent it.. Rebreathing is not an uncommon mistake. It can even occur to those receiving oxygen in the recovery bay, emergency unit, ward or even at home if the oxygen tubing to a HAFOE mask is inadvertently detached. Rebreathing is actually worse than transient breath holding or apnoea as the FRC reserve gets washed out and replaced with CO2 enriched expired gas. Vigilance is key, one must always check and even apply the tubing over the dorsu

Have you heard of “anesthesia awareness” or “awareness under anesthesia?” This is an extremely rare phenomenon where patients “wake up” during surgery and become aware of their surroundings and other details during their procedure. Rest assured, your anesthesiologist monitors you closely to prevent this from happening. #anesthesiology #crna #medicalfacts | Brian Schmutzler