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Clin Ther 2015 Jun 1;37(6):1354-71 Authors: Golembiewski J et al PURPOSE: Opioid analgesics, the cornerstone of effective postsurgical pain management, may be associated with risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ADEs) that may complicate the postsurgical experience. Perioperative multimodal analgesic regimens have the potential to improve postsurgical pain control and may permit use of lower analgesic doses […]
Read MoreCan J Anaesth. 2015 Aug;62(8):883-890 Authors: Mariappan R et al PURPOSE: Spine surgeries are increasingly being performed as a day or short-stay surgery programs. Peripheral nerve block provide site-specific pain relief with few side effects, thereby reducing surgical stress and enhancing quality of recovery. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of a superficial cervical […]
Read MoreNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) has historically been associated with illicit drug use among pregnant women. However, a study published in the April issue of the journal Pediatrics showed an increased likelihood of NAS among pregnant women were narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone. In addition, the study found that opioid type and duration of exposure […]
Read MoreThe use of cuffed tracheal tubes is increasingly popular in pediatric anesthesia, but investigators have found that there is a risk for increased trauma without proper diligence. “When I was a fellow, many of my colleagues started using MicroCuff [Halyard] tracheal tubes, especially in neonatal patients, where they proved much easier for us to manage […]
Read MoreStellate ganglion block shows promise in providing prolonged relief of chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A pilot 12-patient series by researchers from the Long Beach VA Healthcare System, while far from definitive, revealed that stellate ganglion block may also be effective in treating anxiety or depression. “I became interested in this after seeing the […]
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