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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Authors: Stella Andrea Glasmacher et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(68) Background: Lactate concentration is a robust predictor of mortality but in many low resource settings facilities for its analysis are not available. Anion gap (AG), calculated from clinical chemistry results, is a marker of metabolic acidosis and may be more easily obtained in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kati Knudsen et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(71) Background: Awake fiberoptic intubation is an alternative procedure for securing the airway and is a recommended option when a difficult airway is expected. The aim of the present study was to describe patient experiences with this procedure. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive design was used and patients were recruited from three […]
Read MoreJames H. Williams, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Department of Anesthesiology Madison Foushee, MD Resident in Anesthesiology Department of Anesthesiology Andrey Bortsov, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Department of Anesthesiology Kathleen A. McGraw, MA, MLS Health Science Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Needleless connectors have distinct advantages, especially eliminating […]
Read MoreAuthors: Donna M. Urquhart et al Trials201617:514 Background Low back pain is a major clinical and public health problem, with limited evidence-based treatments. Low-dose antidepressants are commonly used to treat pain in chronic low back pain. However, their efficacy is unproven. The aim of this pragmatic, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial is to determine whether low-dose amitriptyline (an […]
Read MoreJorge A. Gálvez, MD 2016 Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair Society for Technology in Anesthesia Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Patrick J. McCormick, MD 2016 Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair Society for Technology in Anesthesia Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology […]
Read MoreEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs, an important component of the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), are helping patients better prepare for surgery and recuperate faster afterward, according to 2 new studies presented at Anesthesiology 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). ERAS programs employ a variety of methods to ease the […]
Read MoreThe majority of women who chose nitrous oxide to manage labour pain ultimately decide to have an epidural, according to a study presented at Anesthesiology 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Researchers found nitrous oxide provided limited pain relief, with patients reporting no change in average pain scores after its […]
Read MorePatients may be more likely to take their regularly prescribed medications for chronic conditions correctly before surgery when provided a simple instruction sheet, according to a study presented at Anesthesiology 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Taking medication correctly before surgery can improve patient safety and comfort, and reduce day-of-surgery […]
Read MoreEpidural anaesthesia may do more than relieve pain during labour; in some women it may decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression, suggests a preliminary study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). “Labour pain matters more than just for the birth experience,” said Grace Lim, MD, Magee Women’s […]
Read MoreBy Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Surgical patients with a history of migraine face increased risk for perioperative ischemic stroke, according to a study in The BMJ. Researchers examined the medical records of nearly 125,000 patients who had surgery under general anesthesia with mechanical ventilation at […]
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