As in adults, headache and obesity are highly common in the pediatric population, with conservative estimates indicating a prevalence of 17.1% and 18.5%, respectively.1,2 Both have been linked with substantial morbidity, functional impairment, and cost, and a growing body of research suggests important associations between the 2 conditions, including frequent comorbidity and potentially overlapping risk factors, pathophysiologic mechanisms, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Thomas Rosenthal Anesthesiology News Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) may be an effective and safe alternative to open tracheostomy in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), according to researchers. “Percutaneous tracheostomy appears to be associated with a decrease in bleeding events, and earlier utilization […]
Read MoreAuthor: Thomas Rosenthal Anesthesiology News Delivery of lung-protective ventilation (LPV) varies significantly according to the mode of mechanical ventilation (MV) that ICU patients receive. While some systems can be chosen to enhance ventilation for patients with low compliance or those with lung conditions, specific methods can be harnessed to protect lung health for the majority […]
Read MoreAuthors: Boet et al British Journal of Anesthesia Dec 2018 Vol 121 Issue 6 pages 1218-1222 Background Non-technical skills, such as communication or leadership, are integral to clinical competence in anaesthesia. There is a need for valid and reliable tools to measure anaesthetists’ non-technical performance for both initial and continuing professional development. This systematic review aims […]
Read MoreAuthors: N. .H. Sperna Weiland et al British Journal of Anesthesia Dec 18 Vol 121 Issue 6 pages 1298-1309 Background The baroreflex regulates arterial blood pressure (BP). During periods when blood pressure changes, cerebral blood flow (CBF) is kept constant by cerebral autoregulation (CA). In patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), low baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) is […]
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