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AUTHORS: Pepper, Connor G. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 711-722, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Whether regional anesthesia impacts the development of chronic postsurgical pain is currently debateable, and few studies have evaluated an effect on prolonged opioid use. We sought to systematically review the effect of regional anesthesia for adults undergoing noncardiac elective surgery on […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gong, Jiayi M Clin Pharm Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 701-710, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use (POU) is common after surgery and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There have been no population-based studies exploring POU in opioid-naïve surgical patients in New Zealand (NZ). This study aimed to determine the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Wolfgang ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 28. In early January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts, concluding that they negatively affect competition, suppress wages, hamper innovation, and block entrepreneurs from starting new businesses. The rule, which went into effect […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Xiong, Xinglong MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 743-753, October 2024. BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of esketamine on the risk of postoperative delirium (POD) in adults undergoing on-pump cardiac valve surgery. METHODS: In this randomized, triple-blind, controlled trial, 116 adult patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Cao, Lei MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 734-742, October 2024. BACKGROUND: The effects of oxygenation targets (partial pressure of arterial oxygen [Pao2], arterial oxygen saturation [Sao2]/peripheral oxygen saturation [Spo2], or inspiratory oxygen concentration [Fio2] on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients remains controversial. We reviewed the existing literature to assess the effects of […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 26. Masimo W1® Medical Watch receives FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity Masimo announced that the Masimo W1® medical watch has received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the Masimo SafetyNet® comprehensive telemonitoring solution. Masimo W1 Medical received FDA clearance last year as the first medical watch to provide […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gong, Jiayi MClinPharm et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 701-710, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use (POU) is common after surgery and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There have been no population-based studies exploring POU in opioid-naïve surgical patients in New Zealand (NZ). This study aimed to determine the incidence […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Simpson, Sierra PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 690-699, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use is a common occurrence after surgery and prolonged exposure to opioids may result in escalation and dependence. The objective of this study was to develop machine-learning–based predictive models for persistent opioid use after major spine surgery. METHODS: Five classification […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sukhman Shergill, MD et al ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 24–25. As discussed in the last Dr. Gearhead column (ASA Monitor 2024;88:1,6), neuromodulation can be achieved through either chemical or electrical stimulation. The advancement and application of neuromodulation has transformed the landscape for chronic pain patients suffering from intractable pain conditions. The application of electrical […]
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