Authors: Kenichi A. Tanaka, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 7–9. “… their findings … may have clinical implications for understanding ECMO-related bleeding. While they did not conclusively demonstrate a causal relationship, their data suggest that patients who bled had significantly elevated signals of contact activation based on biomarkers.” Blood surface interfacing that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Phillip E. Vlisides, M.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 194–195. In Reply: We thank Mr. Kubo and Dr. Hosokawa for their interest in our study. Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are a major public health issue, and advancing our neurobiologic understanding of these impairments represents an important step toward prevention and management. Our team welcomes the opportunity […]
Read MoreAuthors: Akira Kubo, M.S.; Koji Hosokawa, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 193–194. To the Editor: We read with great interest the recent article by Vlisides et al. The authors demonstrated that while intraoperative cortical connectivity measured using 16-channel electroencephalography (EEG) was not linked to postoperative cognitive function, global theta activity was associated with postoperative delirium. The […]
Read MoreAuthors: Akihiro Suzuki, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 161–162. Displacement of the epiglottis, also known as epiglottic folding, downfolding, or prolapse, is an unexpected complication associated with tracheal intubation and supraglottic airway device insertion. Recent advancements in endoscopic technology and the widespread use of video/optical devices, such as videolaryngoscopes, have brought this […]
Read MoreEndovascular thrombectomy plus medical care versus medical care alone for large ischaemic stroke: 1-year outcomes of the SELECT2 trial. Lancet 2024; 403:731–40. PMID: 38346442. Author: Jamie Sleigh, M.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Although many trials have shown improved early recovery in patients with large ischemic stroke treated with endovascular thrombectomy, it is unknown whether […]
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