Authors: Martin Soehle, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.B.A. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 809–811. In Reply: We thank Drs. Dworschak and Pataraia for their interest and thoughtful comments regarding our recent publication on the effect of brain death on regional cerebral oxygenation (rScO2) as determined by near-infrared spectroscopy. Their concerns relate to our statement that brain […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Andrew G. Percy, MD et al Anesthesiology August 2024. Background Mechanical power (MP) is a summary variable quantifying the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). The original MP equation was developed using square flow ventilation. However, most children are ventilated using decelerating flow. It is unclear whether MP differs according to mode of flow […]
Read MoreAutors: Lisbeth Evered, BSc, MSc, PhD; Daniel J. Cole, MD, FASA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 1–7. Brain health is increasingly acknowledged as the most common issue with regard to complications associated with anesthesia and surgery in older individuals. It is well known that increasing age and preoperative cognitive impairment are the leading predictors of cognitive […]
Read MoreAuthors: Oskar Kjærgaard Hørsdal, BMSc et al Anesthesiology Newly Published on August 2024. Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) presents a medical challenge with limited treatment options. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during mechanical ventilation has been linked with clinical benefits in patients with CS. We investigated if increasing PEEP levels could unload the left ventricle (LV) in CS […]
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