AUTHORS: Maheshwari, Kamal MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2019 BACKGROUND: We previously reported that the duration of hospitalization was not different between isoflurane and sevoflurane. But more plausible consequences of using soluble volatile anesthetics are delayed emergence from anesthesia and prolonged stays in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). We therefore compared isoflurane and sevoflurane […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jingfei Guo et al MC Anesthesiology Volume 19, Article number: 129 (2019) Background The efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce perioperative blood loss and allogeneic blood transfusion in cardiac surgeries has been proved in previous studies, but its adverse effects especially seizure has always been a problem of concern. This meta-analysis aims to provide information on the optimal […]
Read MoreAuthor: James Prudden Anesthesiology News The medical team that oversaw the successful rescue of 12 Thai soccer players and their coach has been very guarded in their comments following the event, refusing to be interviewed by us and others interested in how they did it. Well, now we know some facts. In a letter to The New […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jacob M. Wilson, MD et al The Journal of Arthroplasty July 2019 Volume 34, Issue 7, Pages 1417–1422 Background The incidence of both primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and revision TKA is increasing. Data from primary arthroplasty patients suggest a risk reduction with the use of spinal anesthesia when compared with general anesthesia. However, the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Acosta F et al Clinical Spine Surgery 32 (3), 104-110 (Apr 2019) OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine whether adjunctive intrathecal morphine (ITM) reduces postoperative analgesic consumption following pediatric spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Previous studies that have tested supplemental ITM to manage pain after pediatric spine surgery have been […]
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