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David Hardman, MD, MBA Professor of Anesthesiology Vice Chair for Professional Affairs Department of Anesthesiology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Dr. Hardman reports no relevant financial conflicts of interest. The risk for permanent or severe nerve injury after peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) is extremely low, irrespective of its etiology […]
Read MoreBMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(112) Authors: Elke E K M et al Background: Obesity is generally believed to be a risk factor for the development of postoperative complications. Although being obese is associated with medical hazards, recent literature shows no convincing data to support this assumption. Moreover a paradox between body mass index and survival is described. This study […]
Read MoreAn episode of shingles, caused by the herpes zoster virus, temporarily increases the risk for stroke and potentially myocardial infarction (MI) in the months after the infection, according to two recent studies. One study published December 15 in PLOS Medicine, using a self-controlled case series design, identified a twofold greater risk for ischemic stroke and nearly […]
Read MoreA properly timed perioperative medicine consultation by an anesthesiologist can reduce postoperative pain and increase overall patient satisfaction. Indeed, nearly 60% of anticipated pain cases could have been averted with adequate preoperative preparation with adjuvant analgesics, a study suggests. “Opioid use and psychological illness were the biggest predictors of anticipated postoperative pain,” said Janora M. […]
Read MorePregnant women with pulmonary hypertension (PHT) have better postpartum outcomes with vaginal delivery, a new study suggests. There is a high risk for mortality during pregnancy among women with PHT, and the incidence of most cardiovascular disease is increasing among women of childbearing age, according to researchers from Columbia University, in New York City. They […]
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