Authors: Arnaud Chaumeron M.D et al Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine Oct 2019 Background: Rapid sequence induction (RSI) is recommended in patients at risk of aspiration, but induced hemodynamic adverse events, including tachycardia. In elderly patients, this trial aimed to assess the impact of the addition of remifentanil during RSI on the occurrence of: […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lee S et al Pain Med. 2019 Oct 14. OBJECTIVE: Empirical studies show conflicting findings about the relationship between pain relief and patient satisfaction. To address this research gap, this study examines the differential effects of pain relief on patient satisfaction based on patients’ perceptions about pain management. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey data were collected […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dan M. Drzymalski, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 11 2019, Vol.131, 1036-1045. What We Already Know about This Topic: Sugammadex provides rapid and effective reversal of neuromuscular blocks but is expensive What This Article Tells Us That Is New: The investigators tested the hypothesis that a cognitive aid to guide selective use of sugammadex reduced use […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology News The Frost Series #352 Author: Michael Goldenberg Reviewed by: Sonia Vaida, MD Case Presentation A 49-year-old, 95-kg man presented for a total thyroidectomy and radical neck dissection due to a cancerous goiter. His medical history was significant for hypertension treated with beta-blockers, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. General anesthesia was induced with fentanyl, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bubenek-Turconi, Şerban Ion MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 9, 2019 BACKGROUND: Consecutive fluid challenges (FCs) are frequently administered to maximize the stroke volume (SV) as part of a goal-directed therapy (GDT) strategy. However, fluid administration may also cause acute hemodilution that might lead to an actual paradoxical decrease in oxygen delivery (DO2). The aim […]
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