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AUTHORS: Mona Assefi, Emma Trillaud, Corinne Vezinet, Baptiste Duceau Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2023 Jan 17 INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain management after orthotopic liver transplantation is complex due to impaired liver function and frequent acute kidney dysfunction. Subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block may be of interest in this population. The aim of this study was […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Philip J Peyton, Grace Liskaser, Alexander Ho, Harry Marsh Anesthesiology. 2023 Jan 16 BACKGROUND Nitrous oxide (N2O) promotes absorption atelectasis in poorly ventilated lung segments at high inspired concentrations. The ENIGMA Trial found a higher incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and wound sepsis with N2O anesthesia in major surgery compared to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jacquot M et al Pract Pain Manag. 2023 January/February;23(1). In our 2022 drug report, we review emerging pain management agents, including CBD and THC preparations, nearing the market. Plus, a look at updated formulations in development for more targeted pain treatment. With more than 1 in 5 Americans experiencing chronic pain, pain management is […]
Read MorePractical Pain Management Jan 2023 DEA Update on Buprenorphine Prescribing Waivers Clinicians now face one less hurdle in treating patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). As a part of the Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2023, the federal DATA-waiver, or X-waiver, has been removed, making it easier for clinicians to use buprenorphine (marketed under a variety […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business When treating patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and recurrent angina, repeat CABG is associated with a better mortality rate than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). PCI, however, is associated with better operative outcomes, meaning clinicians will need to weight the risks and benefits of each treatment option […]
Read MoreAuthor: Riz Hatton Becker’s ASC Review Several healthcare leaders see a bright future for ASCs and expect the market to grow in 2023. Three healthcare leaders connected with Becker’s to answer, “What does 2023 have in store for the ASC industry?” Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Braden Batkoff, MD. Chief Medical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paul S. Pagel, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology January 2023. To the Editor: We read with interest the recent review of aortic biomechanics and their clinical applications by Gregory et al. The authors should be congratulated for addressing this important but often underappreciated subject. Nevertheless, we are obligated to mention that the authors did not […]
Read MoreAuthors: Alexander J. Gregory, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Gary M. Dobson, M.D.C.M., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C. Anesthesiology January 2023. In Reply: We thank the authors for their thoughtful letter and informative review regarding the effects of anesthesia on the cardiovascular system. This previous work using animal models has been foundational in framing our understanding of arterial physiology and the effects of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) can reduce mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients who present with severe MR and cardiogenic shock (CS), according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1] “TEER has emerged as an effective treatment for high-risk patients with severe symptomatic MR,” wrote first author Trevor Simard, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Julie Brightwell, JD, RN, Director, Healthcare System Patient Safety, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management The Doctors Company Moderate sedation provides for patient comfort and cooperation during many types of office procedures, but its use is not without risks. The interchangeable terms “moderate sedation” and “conscious sedation” describe a drug-induced depressed level of […]
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