Published in Anesthesiology. 2014 May Authors: Constant AL et al BACKGROUND: Few outcome data are available about intraoperative cardiac arrest (IOCA). The authors studied 90-day functional outcomes and their determinants in patients admitted to the intensive care unit after IOCA. METHODS: Patients admitted to 11 intensive care units in a period of 2000-2013 were studied […]
Read MoreExpectant mothers concerned about receiving an epidural, spinal or general anaesthesia during childbirth can breathe a little easier. According to a study published in the June issue of the journal Anesthesiology, serious complications due to anaesthesia during childbirth are very rare, occurring in 1 out of every 3,000 deliveries. “This is the first multicentre study […]
Read MorePayment reform based on knowledge gleaned from business intelligence and data analytics tools in hospitals and health systems is no longer optional. It’s imperative. If you’re not up to the task, start lobbying for additional resources now. Healthcare finance executives are like the knife thrower’s assistant who stands rigid while gleaming blades flicker past her […]
Read MorePatients experience fewer postoperative complications when a surgical safety checklist is used by their surgical team, according to a study published in the June issue of the journal Anesthesiology. By following a simple checklist, healthcare providers can minimize the most common postoperative risks such as wound infection and blood loss. “Our review represents the first […]
Read MoreAdults with migraine have an increased risk for ischemic silent brain infarction relative to their migraine-free peers, a new study confirms. “Migraine is a neurovascular condition of the brain, with a small increased risk of silent brain infarctions, a risk factor for clinical stroke,” lead author Teshamae Monteith, MD, assistant professor of clinical neurology and […]
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