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A novel methodology for identifying the sciatic nerve before blockade has been developed. That task is often challenging, particularly in morbidly obese patients. Blockade of the sciatic nerve, necessary for complete analgesia of the lower extremity using peripheral nerve blocks, usually relies on ultrasound to identify the sciatic nerve; however, ultrasound is technically difficult in […]
Read MoreOlder women appear to be at higher risk than older men for deterioration in neurologic and cognitive functioning as well as ventricular brain volumes following the administration of general anesthesia and surgery. That was the conclusion of a study that tracked cognitive aging in more than 500 elderly people over time. Elderly women and men […]
Read MoreNearly half of the observed surgeries and approximately 5% of perioperative medication administrations included a medication error (ME) and/or adverse drug event (ADE), according to a prospective study. This observed rate is much higher than rates reported previously from retrospective surveys. In addition, the new study showed that not only did all of the MEs […]
Read MoreAuthors: McCarthy ML et al., Ann Emerg Med 2015 Oct 13; A large trial shows that ultrasound helps with moderate or difficult anticipated IV access when lines are placed by emergency department technicians. Multiple small studies since 2005 have shown that ultrasound guidance improves success of peripheral intravenous (IV) line placement when access is difficult. These researchers […]
Read MorePatients who are given brochures about their anesthesia options in advance of a procedure are more involved in the process than those provided no information, a new study shows. “If you give patients information in the clinic about choices, they are more likely to discuss them and talk to their anesthesiologist on the day of […]
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