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Authors: Natalie Melton, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. et al Anesthesiology September 2021, Vol. 135, 454–462. Background Peripheral nerve blocks are being used with increasing frequency for management of hip fracture–related pain. Despite converging evidence that nerve blocks may be beneficial, safety data are lacking. This study hypothesized that peripheral nerve block receipt would not be associated with adverse […]
Read MoreAuthors: Daosong Dong, M.D. et al Anesthesiology August 2021. Background Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block is used to manage pancreatic cancer pain. However, its impact on survival and quality of life remains controversial. The authors’ primary hypothesis was that pain relief would be better with a nerve block. Secondarily, they hypothesized that analgesic use, survival, and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD The Anesthesia Consultant What are the personal characteristics of a successful anesthesiologist? You’ve found The Anesthesia Consultant website, so you have some interest in anesthesia. Perhaps you’ve heard that anesthesiologists earn a comfortable living. Per wikiprofessionals.org: “According to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor, the lowest 10% of anesthesiologists earn under […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club Authors: Alessandro Vinciguerra, Alessandro Nonis et al. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jul Distal acquired lacrimal obstruction is a common adulthood pathology whose primary treatment is represented by EXT-DCR and END-DCR. When considering their influencing factors, the role of the type of anaesthesia applied during these surgeries has a major role. The aim […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cardiac Anesthesiologist One of the most promising indications for acupuncture is to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). PONV results in patient dissatisfaction, delayed discharge, unanticipated hospital admission, and the use of resources. Drugs have been the mainstay of management, however these have limited effectiveness, are associated with adverse effects, and can be costly. […]
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