Authors: Weinger M et al Cureus 17(6): e86730. doi:10.7759/cureus.86730 June 25, 2025 Abstract While seemingly straightforward, securing an endotracheal tube (ETT) or laryngeal mask airway (LMA) during an anesthetic is nuanced and complex. Most providers use various kinds of tape (silk, paper, or plastic) to secure the airway to the patient’s face to prevent the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ponappan B et al Cureus 17(6): e86157. doi:10.7759/cureus.86157 June 16, 2025 Abstract Postoperative pain (POP) is one of the leading clinical challenges of patients undergoing major surgeries, including abdominal surgeries. Opioid analgesics are considered the gold standard for POP. However, their use is associated with a high incidence of adverse events, including nausea and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nair A et al Cureus 17(6): e86691. doi:10.7759/cureus.86691 June 24, 2025 Abstract Obese patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgeries require tailored perioperative pain management. This review aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of two adjuncts used in general anesthesia (GA), remifentanil and dexmedetomidine, in this patient population. Using relevant keywords, we searched […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review A Florida physician has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl after allegedly extracting it from a patient’s IV line at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, West Palm CW 34 reported June 25. According to the report, Sasha Grek, MD, an anesthesiologist, allegedly used a syringe to extract liquid […]
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