AUTHORS: Noll, Eric, MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 109–116 BACKGROUND: Aspiration of gastric contents is a leading cause of airway management–related mortality during anesthesia practice. Cricoid pressure (CP) is widely used during rapid sequence induction to prevent aspiration. National guidelines for CP suggest a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: St-Pierre, Patrick, MD, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 98–106 BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that, compared to remifentanil, dexmedetomidine used for endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC) in nonintubated patients would result in fewer episodes of major respiratory adverse events […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kruisselbrink, Richelle, MD, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 89–95 BACKGROUND: Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is associated with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have investigated the validity, reliability, and possible clinical impact of gastric ultrasound for the assessment of gastric content at […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wu, Yun, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 77–82 BACKGROUND: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) has been shown to be associated with abnormal neural function. Clinically used inhaled anesthetic agents typically exert their effect through multiple target receptors in the central nervous system. Pathological changes in […]
Read MoreResults From an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Colorectal Surgery Cohort AUTHORS: Grant, Michael C., MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 68–74 BACKGROUND: Process measure compliance has been associated with improved outcomes in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs. Herein, we sought to assess the impact […]
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