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DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Lionel Bouvet, Thomas Schulz et al. Anesthesiology. 2022 Feb BACKGROUND The lack of reliable data on gastric emptying of solid food during labor has led to some discrepancies between current guidelines regarding fasting for solid food in the parturient. This prospective comparative study aimed to test the hypothesis that the gastric […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Danoob Dalili, Shivani Ahlawat et al. Skeletal Radiol. 2022 Feb OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical utility of selective magnetic resonance neurography-(MRN)-guided anterior femoral cutaneous nerve (AFCN) blocks for diagnosing anterior thigh neuralgia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following institutional review board approval and informed consent, participants with intractable anterior thigh pain and clinically […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Clark, Carlee A. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 BACKGROUND: Although included within the American Society of Anesthesiologists difficult airway algorithm, the use of “invasive airway access” is rarely needed clinically. In conjunction with highly associated morbidity and liability risks, it is a challenge for the average anesthesiologist to develop and maintain competency. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Sharawi, Nadir MBBS, MSc, FRCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 BACKGROUND: Chloroprocaine is a short-acting local anesthetic that has been used for spinal anesthesia in outpatient surgery. There is limited experience with spinal chloroprocaine for prophylactic cervical cerclage placement. We sought to determine the effective dose of intrathecal chloroprocaine for 90% of patients […]
Read MoreDG News Long-term use of acetaminophen appears to be associated with a significant increase in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published in Circulation. “Regular daily intake of acetaminophen 4 g increases systolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension by about 5 mm Hg when compared with placebo,” wrote Iain MacIntyre, MD, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Todd Novak, MD; Chelsea Zur, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation INTRODUCTION Rapid advancements in the fields of electrophysiology (EP) and interventional cardiology have increased the demand for anesthesia services.1,2 These procedures have grown in complexity and often involve the care of acutely sick patients with multiple comorbidities including advanced cardiac and pulmonary disease. Providing anesthesia […]
Read MoreThis is important for our readers because we see so many patients who had COVID-19 preop. Author: Robby Berman MedicalNewsToday A new study takes a close look at the incidence of heart problems after COVID-19. The researchers find evidence of a wide range of heart issues for up to 1 year after recovery. Experts recommend […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deena Kuruvilla MedicalNewsToday The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) states that a retinal migraine is repeated attacks of visual disturbances in one eye. These disturbances include flashing or sparkling lights, partial vision loss, or blindness. A 2021 article notes that a headache will also occur at the same time or within an hour of the vision […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ann McAdams WECT 6 News WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Dental Board is considering making sweeping changes to the way sedation dentistry is performed. The death of a well respected and greatly loved cardiologist in Wilmington during a routine dental procedure helped spur this movement. The circumstances surrounding Henry Patel’s death will likely be […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Arrhythmia is the term for a heartbeat that is too slow, too fast, or irregular. There are a number of different types of arrhythmia. Some types of arrhythmia can affect children. Arrhythmia is the name for several conditions that affect a person’s heart rate. Many factors can cause a person to develop […]
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