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Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary The new year brings with it a new federal rule that restricts balance billing in out-of-network cases. There will also be a new process in place for self-pay or uninsured patients. Today’s alert acts to remind readers of what they can expect and what they must do when faced with […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Desebbe, Olivier MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 Abstract BACKGROUND: Vasopressors are a cornerstone for the management of vasodilatory hypotension. Vasopressor infusions are currently adjusted manually to achieve a predefined arterial pressure target. We have developed a closed-loop vasopressor (CLV) controller to help correct hypotension more efficiently during the perioperative period. We tested […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Barreto Chang, Odmara L. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Ketamine is typically used by anesthesiologists as an adjunct for general anesthesia and as a nonopioid analgesic. It has been explored for prevention of postoperative delirium, although results have been contradictory. In this study, we investigated the association of ketamine with […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Mia Salans, Paul Riviere et al. Am J Clin Oncol. 2022 Jan OBJECTIVES While opioids represent a cornerstone of cancer pain management, the timing and patterns of opioid use in the cancer population have not been well studied. This study sought to explore longitudinal trends in opioid use among Medicare beneficiaries […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Fabrizio Minervini, Jesse Peek et al. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Jan PURPOSE Nonunion of traumatic rib fractures is a clinical/radiological diagnosis caused by an alteration of bone healing reparative process. Since it is a painful condition, nonunion has a significative impact on patient’s morbidity and quality of life. The […]
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