AUTHOPRS: Nadtochiy, Sergiy M. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 52-59 BACKGROUND: Heparin is the standard anticoagulant for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); however, there are problems with its use that make the development of suitable alternatives desirable. Currently, no ideal alternative exists. We have previously reported that […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lyu, Wenyuan MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 06, 2022 BACKGROUND: Norepinephrine is effective in preventing spinal hypotension during cesarean birth; however, an optimal regimen has not been determined. We hypothesized that an initial bolus of norepinephrine improves efficacy of spinal hypotension prophylaxis beyond continuous norepinephrine alone. METHODS: In this double-blind, controlled study, 120 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elizabeth Rebello, Rph, MD, CPPS, CMQ, FASA; JW Beard, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022 The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) convened on November 10–11, 2021, as a virtual national summit on Perioperative Medication Safety. The intent of the summit was to leverage the current understanding of the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dylan Irvine, BScH; Jeffrey Huang, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022 Introduction The subspeciality of onco-anesthesia has gradually gained traction over the past few years. In addition to the comorbid diseases that some cancer patients present with, the interactions and consequences of their antineoplastic regimens must also be considered […]
Read MoreAuthor: Morgan Meissner PhD MedicalNewsToday Stress, hormonal changes, and certain types of foods can all trigger migraine attacks. Some people with migraine find that environmental conditions, including air quality, also affect their symptoms. For people living with migraine, identifying triggers that cause migraine episodes can be a helpful way to minimize the disruptive nature of […]
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