-
-
Call more information
660-596-2224 -
Authors: Walsh B et a; Paediatric Anaesthesia (May 2019) BACKGROUND Emergency front of neck airway is a recommended airway rescue strategy in children over one year old. Surgical tracheostomy is advocated as the first line technique, but in the absence of an ear, nose and throat surgeon cricothyroidotomy or tracheostomy are proposed. Recent research shows […]
Read MoreAssociated Press Overdose death rates, which had been higher in rural regions, shift back U.S. drug overdose deaths, which have been concentrated in Appalachia and other rural areas for more than a dozen years, are back to being most common in big cities again, according to a government report issued Friday. The report by the […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Görges, Matthias PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2019 BACKGROUND: Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2-adrenergic agonist, which is increasingly used in pediatric anesthesia and intensive care. Potential adverse effects that have not been rigorously evaluated in children include its effects on blood glucose and serum potassium concentrations, which are relevant due to the associations […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Birnbach, David J. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2019 BACKGROUND: Anesthesia providers’ hand hygiene practices in the operating room may contribute to the transmission of bacteria. There is a debate, however, over the best approaches for pathogen containment during task dense periods (induction and extubation) of anesthesia care. A novel approach to reducing […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Vinclair, Marc MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2019 BACKGROUND: Pupillary reflex dilation is a reliable indicator of response to noxious stimulation. In a proof of concept study, we investigated the performance of pupillary pain index, a new score derived from pupillary reflex dilation measurements, to predict nociceptive response to endotracheal suctioning in sedated critically […]
Read More