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ASA Monitor April 2022, Vol. 86, 14. A patient experiences a seizure 12 hours after tumescent liposuction of the abdomen and thighs. What is the MOST likely reason for the delay in this complication? □ (A) Third-space crystalloid redistribution □ (B) Epinephrine added to the tumescent solution □ (C) Postprocedure blood loss The tumescent liposuction technique uses large volumes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Karen S. Sibert, MD, FASA ASA Monitor April 2022, Vol. 86, 15. I found myself on the wrong side of the ether screen last week, having surgery on my left hand to release Dupuytren’s contracture, a genetic gift from my father and generations of our Viking forebears (asamonitor.pub/33BeNvR). Wondering how long it will take to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Stacey Watt, MD, MBA, MHPE, FASA et al ASA Monitor April 2022, Vol. 86, 25–28. “Is there anyone so wise as to learn from the experience of others?” – Voltaire For years, wildfires along the west coast of the United States have threatened public safety and led to loss of life, property, and natural resources. […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who treat pain pts. Author: Zawn Villines MedicalNewsToday A headache is a common symptom of COVID-19, particularly when the disease is due to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Headaches may occur as a primary symptom of COVID-19 or as a secondary symptom due to factors such as dehydration, sleep […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kyle P. Nester, MD, FASA; Katherine S. Cox, MD, FASA ASA Monitor April 2022, Vol. 86, 29. Living in Louisiana is great: the food, the people, the vibrant culture. But there are six months out of the year that give many of us pause. Hurricane season can lead to unpredictable events that present unique challenges […]
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