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Authors: Oscar D. Zamorano, DO et al Anesthesiology News Case Report Introduction Occipital nerve blocks into the C2-C3 facet joint have proven to be a safe and effective form of treatment for occipital neuralgia.1 The third occipital nerve crosses the C2-C3 joint opposite the C3 superior articular process at its center.2 Direct complications from cervical facet joint […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Anesthesiology residents have to contend with myriad stressors, from demanding work schedules to sleepless nights. Now, a new study by a team of Brown University researchers has identified a new challenge: the risk for lawsuits. The review of malpractice claims involving anesthesia residents and fellows concluded that residents in the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alice Park Time Researchers at University of Chicago reported promising results from a small study of remdesivir in treating people with COVID-19. The findings were not published in a peer-reviewed journal, but revealed in an internal video discussion of the drug trial among University of Chicago faculty that was obtained by STAT. The study included […]
Read MoreAs the United States continues to face the unprecedented public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tide is turning and some areas throughout the country are seeing a decline in cases. As states and localities begin to stabilize, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on providing essential non-COVID-19 care […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Tingting MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is not uncommon after general anesthesia with a supraglottic airway (SGA) device. Although it was reported that some pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures can reduce POST, because of limitations and variable success rates, we need to find a simpler and […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ming, Yue MMed et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 488-497 BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether transfusion of platelets or fresh frozen plasma, in addition to red blood cells, is associated with an increased risk of mortality and infection after cardiac surgery. METHODS: Patients who underwent […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Winterberg, Abby V. DNP et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 472-479 BACKGROUND: Anxiety and distress behaviors during anesthesia induction are associated with negative postoperative outcomes for pediatric patients. Documenting behavioral responses to induction is useful to evaluate induction quality at hospitals and to optimize future […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Sindt, Jill E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: The efficacy of intrathecal drug delivery (IDD) for cancer-related pain is well established. Cancer therapies are often associated with immunosuppression and increased risk of infection, and the rate of infection after intrathecal drug delivery system (IDDS) implant in cancer patients has been […]
Read MoreMedical News Today People may experience sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, also known as sacroiliitis, as a sharp or shooting pain in the lower back and buttocks. SI joint pain may or may not radiate down the legs. SI joint pain occurs in an estimated 15–30% of people with chronic lower back pain. However, the complex nature of the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News In a controversial finding, there was no apparent association noted between intraoperative hypertension and the risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), acute myocardial injury and mortality after noncardiac surgery. The retrospective study found no obvious thresholds above which systolic blood pressure is related to postoperative acute myocardial injury/mortality or AKI. […]
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