Authors: Elie Sarraf, M.D., C.M. et al Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 411–412. To the Editor: We continue to read with great interest the description of the drug titration paradox by Minto et al. They are, in essence, describing a classical control theory problem on how to tune a control system, with an anesthesiologist being at the center […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Differences in donor heart acceptance by race and gender of patients on the transplant waiting list. JAMA 2024; 331:1379–86. PMID: 38526480. Approximately 40% of heart transplant recipients are from minoritized racial and ethnic groups, and approximately 25% of heart recipients are women. Black persons and women are less likely to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mandabach M, Deichmann P, Massoll A, et al. Cureus 16(7): e64235. Introduction: Baclofen, a clinically available GABAB receptor agonist, produces nonopioid analgesia in multiple models of pain but has had limited studies related to perioperative pain control. The present study seeks to study effects of baclofen on postoperative pain measures and opioid use in adult patients subjected […]
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: Murugesan N, Kamalnath A, Ranjan R V, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66241. Background and aims Laryngoscopy and intubation cause an increased sympatho-adrenergic pressor response, which can be detrimental to patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc. Various drugs and manoeuvres have been tried to reduce the pressor response with acceptable results but the quest for […]
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