Authors: Mittal, Brita M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare, inherited diseases characterized by skin fragility and multiorgan system involvement that presents many anesthetic challenges. Although the literature regarding anesthetic management focuses primarily on the pediatric population, as life expectancy improves, adult patients with EB are […]
Read MoreDG Journals AUTHORS: Matias Noll, Per Kjaer et al. Eur J Pain. 2021 Aug BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Motor performance during childhood and adolescence is recognized as a relevant determinant of present and future health, but its effects on back pain (BP) remain unclear. In this systematic review, we aimed to identify the association between motor […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Nihat M Hokenek, Duygu Ozer et al. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Aug OBJECTIVE The main goal of this investigation is to compare the Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) and Supra Orbital Nerve (SON) block methods used in the treatment of migraine attacks in the ED with each other, in combination, and with […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Richa Dhawan, M.D., M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background Intrathecal morphine decreases postoperative pain in standard cardiac surgery. Its safety and effectiveness have not been adequately evaluated in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The authors hypothesized that intrathecal morphine would decrease postoperative morphine consumption after minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Methods In this randomized, placebo-controlled, […]
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