An Italian study has found a linear correlation between the presence of acute pain within the first few hours of surgery and postoperative pain persisting for as long as six months afterward. The researchers hypothesized that anesthetic technique, including regional approaches, may influence the development and prevention of persistent postoperative pain. “Our goal was to […]
Read MoreDespite being an important part of clinical practice for more than five decades, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system occasionally is criticized for its subjective nature, a trait that can lead to inconsistent assignments among health care professionals. This problem can be ameliorated, a recent study has found, with the use […]
Read MoreBMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(120) Authors: Øivind Jans et al Background: Intact orthostatic blood pressure regulation is essential for early mobilization after surgery. However, postoperative orthostatic hypotension and intolerance (OI) may delay early ambulation. The mechanisms of postoperative OI include impaired vasopressor responses relating to postoperative autonomic dysfunction. Thus, based on a previous study on haemodynamic responses during mobilization […]
Read MoreMusic is common in operating rooms, with patients and providers generally agreeing that it’s a positive addition, but they may part ways on the best type of music to promote successful surgery, a new study suggests. U.S. researchers surveyed doctors, nurses and patients and found differences – for instance, anesthesiologists more often prefer blues or […]
Read MoreIntravascular Complications of Central Venous Catheterization by Insertion Site Authors: Parienti JJ, Mongardon N, Mégarbane B, et al N Engl J Med. 2015;373:1220-1229 Study Summary The optimal location for central venous catheter (CVC) placement remains a contentious debate, despite years of use and thousands of published reports. This study was designed to randomly assign adult intensive […]
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