What Happens in the PACU?
Dec 27, 2023
Experiencing a surgical procedure and receiving anesthesia medication can cause quite a shock to the body. After surgery, most patients visit the PACU for monitoring and assessment. David Rees, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Pullman...
Reduced Opioid Pain Management Options
Jan 24, 2022
We’re in an epidemic. Increased prescription of opioid medications in the late 1990s and early 2000s led to widespread misuse of opioids- to the point that the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in...
An Integrated Approach to Managing Chronic Pain
Oct 27, 2020
Everyone has experienced pain in some form or fashion. But, acute pain—such as stubbing your toe or breaking a bone—is uniquely different than chronic pain. People with persisting back pain, or residual pain from an injury, represent just one sect...
All About ACL Tears: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Jan 13, 2020
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most dreaded, yet common, knee injuries athletes face. It only takes a split second to happen, but can take you out of the game for several months to a year. ACL tears are most commonly found in...
4 Ways to Take Care of a Minor Sports Injury
Jul 16, 2019
Injuries aren't planned, but accidents happen. If you were playing basketball with your friends and ended up with an ankle sprain or sore joint - would you know what to do? There are simple steps you can take to jumpstart your recovery and get you...
Avoiding Slips and Falls: 5 Risk Factors You Need to Know
Feb 25, 2019
Fall Prevention Is Especially Crucial in the Winter Months. Slips and falls become more of a concern as you age, and the winter months are especially dangerous. One wrong step and you could land in the emergency room with a broken bone.