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Should SGLT2 inhibitors be held prior to elective surgery?
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are commonly prescribed to treat diabetes, slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, and…
Oct 14, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Can propofol reduce the risk of colon cancer?
A retrospective study showed better detection rates of precancerous lesions in patients receiving propofol for colonoscopies
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Mar 4
A slightly updated ASA score
And would having an ASA 3.5 category add more clarity?
Feb 24
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Dear Surgeons: It is okay to use cefazolin in patients with a penicillin allergy
Even when those patients have a known history of anaphylaxis to penicillin
Feb 17
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Tyler Jones, MD
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What can we learn from esmolol about the need to treat “pain” during general anesthesia?
Hemodynamic elevations can be managed with and without opioids leading to differences in postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption
Feb 10
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Dear Surgeons: It is okay to use cefazolin in patients with a penicillin allergy
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Lessons I reinforced during my first intraoperative cardiac arrest
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Tyler Jones, MD
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A slightly updated ASA score
Feb 24
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Tyler Jones, MD
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How should GLP-1 receptor agonists be managed in the perioperative period?
Jan 27
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Taping jewelry won’t prevent burns
Sep 30, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
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What can we learn from esmolol about the need to treat “pain” during general anesthesia?
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Tyler Jones, MD
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How should GLP-1 receptor agonists be managed in the perioperative period?
Society guidelines have left clinicians with some questionable recommendations
Jan 27
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Lessons I reinforced during my first intraoperative cardiac arrest
Regular visualization can keep you prepared for high-acuity, low-occurrence events
Jan 13
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Is the Apple Watch a good screening tool for hypertension?
It's better than nothing, and that's probably useful for many people who don't regularly check their blood pressure.
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Dec 23, 2025
What should we conclude from the RSI Trial comparing ketamine to etomidate for intubation?
Maybe nothing…
Dec 16, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Should clear liquid fasting time be shortened to less than two hours?
I am a big believer in questioning everything.
Nov 11, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
Taping jewelry won’t prevent burns
I was long taught that if a patient cannot remove their metal jewelry, one must apply tape to it to prevent it from causing a burn.
Sep 30, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
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Does midazolam increase delirium risk during general anesthesia?
It is often recommended to avoid using benzodiazepines, including midazolam, in older adults to reduce the risk of delirium.
Aug 26, 2025
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Tyler Jones, MD
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