Authors: Keya A. Locke, MD, MBA; Antonio Hernandez Conte, MD, MBA, FASA ASA Monitor May 2022, Vol. 86, 25–26. During the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to re-evaluate many components of our work as anesthesiologists and the organizations in which we work. Part of this organizational reflection has been to identify key features […]
Read MoreAuthors: Garrett W. Burnett, M.D. et al Anesthesiology May 2022, Vol. 136, 688–696. Background Pulse oximetry is ubiquitous in anesthesia and is generally a reliable noninvasive measure of arterial oxygen saturation. Concerns regarding the impact of skin pigmentation and race/ethnicity on the accuracy of pulse oximeter accuracy exist. The authors hypothesized a greater prevalence of occult […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hon Sen Tan, M.D., M.Med., M.H.Sc. et al Anesthesiology May 2022, Vol. 136, 678–687. Background The dural puncture epidural technique may improve analgesia quality by confirming midline placement and increasing intrathecal translocation of epidural medications. This would be advantageous in obese parturients with increased risk of block failure. This study hypothesizes that quality of labor […]
Read MoreAuthor: Matt Vera BS RN A lot of factors may affect the way you insert an intravenous catheter, but you have to control them and bend them to your convenience. Never rush on any nursing skills that you still not have, or take a shortcut just to achieve your goals. Along with these intravenous therapy […]
Read MoreAuthor: Philip J Peyton, MD PhD MBBS FANZCA. Anesthesiology May 2022. Background Inefficiency of lung gas exchange during general anesthesia is reflected in alveolar (end tidal) to arterial (ET-arterial) partial pressure gradients for inhaled gases resulting in an increase in alveolar deadspace. Ventilation-perfusion mismatch is the main contributor to this, but it is unclear what […]
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