Jannea Vance is a fourth-year medical student at Ross University School of Medicine, affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland. She earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Science in biology from Mississippi College, and a Master of Science in biomedical sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
During her graduate training at Mississippi College, she completed a multi-semester thesis examining attentional and memory biases to threatening information in students with test anxiety. Before medical school, she spent several years in health care operations, managing clinical scribe programs across multiple health systems. She later worked with Microsoft+Nuance Communications, supporting the implementation and operational integration of DAX AI clinical documentation technology across health care systems.
Her interests include clinical research, patient advocacy, health care systems and policy, and emerging health care technology. She can be found on LinkedIn.
Abstract
Cannabis use is rapidly increasing across the United States following widespread legalization. This trend poses new challenges in perioperative management due to complex pharmacologic and physiologic effects. This review summarizes current knowledge on cannabis interactions with anesthetic agents and highlights associated cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal risks. Professional recommendations and best practices are discussed to assist perioperative teams in safely managing patients with recent or chronic cannabis exposure.
Introduction
Cannabis use is increasing …
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Why cannabis and anesthesia are a high-risk combination
