Author: Patrick Guffey, MD ASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 12. An anesthesiology resident was caring for a patient scheduled for removal of a baclofen pump due to suspected infection, and during the preoperative period the neurosurgery resident assisting on the case requested the anesthesiology resident consider an appropriate dose to cover until the pump was […]
Read MoreAuthors: Laszlo Vutskits, M.D., Ph.D.; Andrew J. Davidson, M.B.B.S., M.D. Anesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, 431–433. There are many observational studies investigating the relationship between anesthesia exposure in childhood and later neurocognitive and behavioral outcomes. In this issue of Anesthesiology, Silber et al. report another such observational study. This study, however, is different, and the data can be interpreted […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Effect of early vs late inguinal hernia repair on serious adverse event rates in preterm infants: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 331:1035–44. PMID: 38530261. Inguinal hernia repair in premature neonates is associated with morbidity, but it is controversial whether repair should be done before or after intensive care unit […]
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 MoreAutuors: Evangelia Akoumianaki, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, 541–553. Background Patient–ventilator dyssynchrony is frequently observed during assisted mechanical ventilation. However, the effects of expiratory muscle contraction on patient–ventilator interaction are underexplored. The authors hypothesized that active expiration would affect patient–ventilator interaction and they tested their hypothesis in a mixed cohort of invasively […]
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