Month: February 2022

Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Opportunities Beyond the Anesthesiology Department: Broader Impact Through Broader Thinking

AUTHORS: Mathis, Michael R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 242-252 Abstract Ensuring a productive clinical and research workforce requires bringing together physicians and communities to improve health, by strategic targeting of initiatives with clear and significant public health relevance. Within anesthesiology, the traditional perspective of […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Multidimensional Perioperative Recovery Trajectories in a Mixed Surgical Cohort

AUTHORS: Kent, Michael L. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 279-290 Abstract Export BACKGROUND: Pain trajectories have been described in numerous surgical settings where preoperative characteristics have been used to predict trajectory membership. Suboptimal pain intensity trajectories have been linked to poor longitudinal outcomes. However, numerous […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Versus General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in Pregnant Women With Moyamoya Disease

AUTHORS: Kim, Hee Jung MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Moyamoya disease, a rare chronic cerebrovascular disease with a fragile vascular network at the base of the brain, can cause ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes or seizures. Precise blood pressure control and adequate analgesia are important for patients with moyamoya disease to prevent neurological […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Roles for Anesthesiologists in the Future of Medicine in the United States

AUTHORS: Evers, Alex S. MD*; Wiener-Kronish, Jeanine P. MD† Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 231-233 In this issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2 articles focus on future roles for anesthesiologists and the future of anesthesiology as a specialty. The first, “Anesthesiologists as Health System Leaders: Why It Works,”1 discusses […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
When is a headache a cause for concern?

Author: Rachel Nail MSN, CRNA MedicalNewsToday Severe headaches do not always cause harm, but they might be a symptom of a life-threatening condition. With early diagnosis, however, a doctor can treat the underlying cause to reduce the likelihood of complications. Among those who seek treatment at an emergency department, around 0.5–4.5% do so for a headache […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Vitamin D and fish oil supplements reduce risk of autoimmune conditions

I know this has nothing to do with anesthesia but I put it on to keep our readers healthy. Author: Annie Lennon MedicalNewsToday Recently, researchers have investigated the link between vitamin D and fish oil supplementation and the onset of autoimmune disease. They found an association between taking both supplements, but especially vitamin D, for […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 7 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children

AUTHORS: Hawkins, Jesse MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication that is associated with prolonged hospital stay, high risk of short-term postsurgical mortality, need for dialysis, and possible progression to chronic kidney disease. To date, very little data exist on the risk of postoperative AKI […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 7 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Postanesthesia Care Unit Discharge and Recovery

AUTHORS: Sin, Jeremy Cheuk Kin MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 Abstract BACKGROUND: Current evidence on the effect of dexmedetomidine in early postoperative recovery is limited. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the length of stay (LOS) and recovery profile in postanesthesia care unit (PACU) patients. METHODS: The […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 7 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Wound Infusion of 0.35% Levobupivacaine Reduces Mechanical Secondary Hyperalgesia and Opioid Consumption After Cesarean Delivery

AUTHORS: Gómez-Ríos, Manuel Á. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND:  Some patients still report moderate-to-severe postoperative pain after cesarean delivery. Local anesthetic wound infusion improves acute pain and might act on peripheral and central sensitization mechanisms; however, no studies have proved this hypothesis. We evaluated the potential benefits of continuous wound infusion of […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 7 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Left in the Lurch: Anesthesia Time in Extended Situations

Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary How do anesthesia providers account for time spent in cases that contain a delay on either the front end or back end?  Today’s alert provides recommended solutions for such scenarios. It happens occasionally.  A teacher waits for a delayed parent to pick up the last remaining child at the end […]

Read More