Authors: Sobhani K, Hocevar M, Hanchuk S, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66005. Study objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks (FPBs) versus local infiltration in patients undergoing laparoscopic non-donor nephrectomy. This study specifically compares the efficacy of FPBs with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus FPBs with […]
Read MoreAuthors: Al-Shareef A S, Babkair K, Baljoon J M, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66090. Background Propofol and midazolam are the most common sedative agents used in critical settings. Propofol and midazolam might have different mortality rates after sedation administration. Some studies mention that propofol is associated with a lower mortality rate than midazolam in mechanically […]
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: Yadav T, Kumar M, Verma K Cureus 16(7): e65913. Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem following general anesthesia and is one of the most unpleasant side effects that affects the patient after surgery and is the worst memory of the hospital stay. The present prospective randomized comparative study was designed to compare […]
Read MoreAuthors: Charles F. Minto, F.A.N.Z.C.A., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 412–413. In Reply: We appreciate the interest from Sarraf et al. in our recent clinical focus review of the drug titration paradox. Although their insights on anesthesiologists’ dosing strategies are appreciated, their control systems’ engineering-based interpretation might overlook the statistical and mathematical underpinnings of the […]
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