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Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Absent or delayed beta-blocker administration after the fifth postoperative day is associated with increased rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, valve surgery, or combined CABG and valve surgeries, according to new research. In addition, in these patient groups, absent or delayed […]
Read MoreAuthors: Thomas C. Tsai et al Health Affairs March 17, 2020 The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is rapidly spreading throughout the world. In the United States, the disease is expected to infect 20-60 percent of the population before the pandemic finishes its course. The recent experience […]
Read MoreThe Daily Briefing As concerns about the new coronavirus grow, doctors’ offices and hospitals around the country are reporting more cases of patients and visitors stealing hand sanitizer, surgical masks, and other supplies, Christina Farr reports for CNBC. About the global pandemic Reports of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, first surfaced in early December […]
Read MoreThe American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) sets standards of practice for the more than 55,000 physician anesthesiologists in the United States. The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) promotes the safety of all patients who receive anesthesia care and the professionals who deliver that care. ASA and APSF make the following recommendations to address patient and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Accurate screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be possible using a point-of-care ultrasound screening (PoCUS) tool, which would help avoid the pitfalls of OSA screening questionnaires. “We currently have several screening tools to help identify people with OSA,” said Mandeep Singh, MD, an assistant professor of anesthesia at the […]
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