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Author: Brian Thomas, JD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022 Administration of sevoflurane at low-flow rates remains a controversial practice due to the low-flow limits described in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) required labeling. Specifically, the labeling in the United States requires no less than 1 L/min for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kimberley Lewis et al Intensive Care Med. 2022 Jun 1 Conventional gabaminergic sedatives such as benzodiazepines and propofol are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Dexmedetomidine is an alternative sedative that may achieve lighter sedation, reduce delirium, and provide analgesia. Our objective was to perform a comprehensive systematic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jeffrey M. Feldman, MD, MSE; Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH, FAIMBE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022 The benefits of low-flow anesthesia are well established and include reduced inhaled anesthetic waste, decreased cost, and fewer greenhouse gas effects.1 For the individual patient, low-flow anesthesia reduces loss of heat and humidity from the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Anna Smith MedicalNewsToday Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes a person to experience chronic pain. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can cause extreme shifts in mood. Research suggests that there may be an association between the two conditions. Having fibromyalgia is often associated with having an emotional or affective disorder, as well. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lawrence Caruso, MD; Samsun Lampotang, PhD, FSSH, FAIMBE; Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022 SUMMARY:The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Committee on Technology recently advocated for neuromuscular transmission (NMT) monitoring when an intermediate-acting muscle relaxant is used. Moving from clinical monitoring to train-of-four NMT monitoring represents the […]
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