AUTHORS: Capdevila, Xavier MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(2):p 322-331, August 2023. BACKGROUND: The management of perioperative iron deficiency is a component of the concept of patient blood management. The objective of this study was to update French data on the prevalence of iron deficiency in patients scheduled for major surgery. METHODS: The CARENFER […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Santa Cruz Mercado et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 07, 2023. BACKGROUND: Infants under spinal anesthesia appear to be sedated despite the absence of systemic sedative medications. In this prospective observational study, we investigated the electroencephalogram (EEG) of infants under spinal anesthesia and hypothesized that we would observe EEG features similar to those seen […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aurora Magliocca, MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology July 2023. Background The catabolism of the essential amino acid tryptophan to kynurenine is emerging as a potential key pathway involved in post-cardiac arrest brain injury. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the modulation of kynurenine pathway on cardiac arrest outcome, through […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia July 24, 2023 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique that provides temporary support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure (or both) [1,2]. It is implemented in cases where no other treatment is likely to be successful and all other options have been exhausted [2]. In recent years, ECMO has […]
Read MoreAuthor: Heidi SpletePractical Pain Management July 2023 Vol 23 Issue 4 A secondary analysis of cannabis use by patients with MS, mostly younger individuals with more severe disease progression, shows some pain relief effectiveness. Nearly one-third of adults with multiple sclerosis report using cannabis for pain management, with oil or tincture being the preferred method […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kinoshita, Hirotaka MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 14, 2023. BACKGROUND: We investigated the associations between postoperative delirium (POD) and both the relative ratio of the alpha (α)-power of electroencephalography (EEG) and inflammatory markers in a prospective, single-center observational study. METHODS: We enrolled 84 patients who underwent radical cancer surgeries with reconstruction […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Daily marijuana use is associated with a much higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a new analysis of the health habits of more than 175,000 Americans. The full study will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s upcoming annual meeting, ACC.23 Together with the World Congress of Cardiology, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Azizi, Paymon M. MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 08, 2023. BACKGROUND: Acute myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, which is most often symptomatically silent, is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. However, it is not known if routine postoperative troponin testing will affect patient outcomes. METHODS: We assembled a cohort of patients who […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Opioids are pain relief drugs that carry the risk of causing a person to develop physical and psychological dependence and addiction. The risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD) varies across people. Opioids are drugs that treat pain by interacting with opioid receptors on nerve cells. Some people take opioids recreationally, without a doctor’s […]
Read MoreAuthor: Riz Hatton Becker’s ASC Review The average annual wage for an anesthesiologist is $302,970, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This information comes from May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the top-paying metropolitan areas for anesthesiologists: Allentown,Pa.-Bethlehem, Pa.-Easton, N.J. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, N.Y. Charlotte, N.C.-Concord, N.C.-Gastonia, N.C.-S.C. Chattanooga, Tenn.-Ga. Des Moines-West […]
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