AUTHORS: Kulikov, Alexander MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Postoperative infections after brain surgery are a serious complication potentially worsening the outcome of surgical treatment. Severe intraoperative hyperglycemia (SIH) contributes to both infectious and noninfectious postoperative complications. However, there are a lack of data on the incidence of SIH in patients undergoing […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary Despite education and efforts to reduce the abuse of opioids among Americans, the addiction crisis continues. To what extent can pain management and anesthesia practices play a part in reducing America’s dependence on these substances? A new book has brought one of the nation’s most serious health crises into clear […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Yannick J J M Hazen, Peter G Noordzij et al. Br J Anaesth. 2022 Jan BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that preoperative anaemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is associated with adverse outcomes. However, most of these studies were retrospective, had a relatively small sample size, and were from a single […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Zhuo, Qian MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Regional anesthesia such as interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) with intermediate cervical plexus block (ICPB) is generally a preferred choice for clavicular surgery. However, various studies have shown that these blocks, especially ISBPB, could cause phrenic nerve paralysis and decrease diaphragmatic motion. The study […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews In December 2021, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), began releasing Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 General Distribution payments to providers and suppliers. Phase 4 payments included new elements specifically focused on equity, including reimbursing smaller providers for their changes in operating revenues and expenses at a higher rate compared […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: John Schutzer-Weissmann et al Br J Anaesth. 2022 Jan BACKGROUND Obesity is a risk factor for airway-related incidents during anaesthesia. High-flow nasal oxygen has been advocated to improve safety in high-risk groups, but its effectiveness in the obese population is uncertain. This study compared the effect of high-flow nasal oxygen and low-flow facemask oxygen […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Beltran, Ralph J. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Recent data in adult patients indicate that the use of sugammadex compared to neostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular block (NMB) was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of composite postoperative pulmonary complications. Despite the clinical significance of pulmonary complications in children, […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery, or MINS, is a condition that affects approximately 20% of patients who undergo major surgery [1]. Unfortunately, there is a strong association between MINS and major surgical patients’ short-term and long-term mortalities [1]. Furthermore, it is a common condition [1]. A systematic review pooling outcomes from 530,867 surgeries […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Pengyi Li et al BMC Pulm Med. 2022 Jan 13; 22(1): 37 BACKGROUND Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) has been reported to maintain adequate oxygenation among patients under 60% FiO 2 one-lung ventilation (OLV). This research aimed to explore whether PGE1 is safe in pulmonary shunt and oxygenation under 40% FiO 2 OLV and provide a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Zia Sherrell MPH MedicalNewsToday Opioids are strong medications that doctors prescribe for pain. Using any of these drugs during pregnancy is risky for both the parent and fetus. Opioids can cause developmental changes, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Opioids have a high risk for misuse and dependency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
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