AUTHORS: Warner, Matthew A. MD Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 728-737, April 2024. BACKGROUND: Preoperative anemia is associated with adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery, yet it remains unclear what proportion of this association is mediated through red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. METHODS: This is a historical observational cohort study of adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting or […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Minemyer Fierce Healthcare Change Healthcare issued an update late Wednesday confirming that an analysis of the data accessed in the cyberattack on its systems is underway, and experts say the process of notifying people whose information was exposed could be messy. Change’s parent company UnitedHealth Group posted the latest status on that investigation […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Melissa Byrne, DO, MPH, FASA; Danielle Saab, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 39, No. 1 • February 2024 INTRODUCTION Nonsurgical cosmetic enhancements such as neurotoxins, eyelash extensions, gel manicures, or permanent jewelry, have grown exponentially in popularity over the last several years. Whether individuals seek to alter their appearance to achieve a more youthful […]
Read MoreASA Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 10. A 70-year-old woman with sepsis presents for urgent cystoscopy and stenting. She has already received 1 L of crystalloid fluid, but her systolic blood pressure is currently less than 100 mm Hg and her lactate level is greater than 4 mmol/L. According to a recent trial that compared early […]
Read MoreASA Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 14. New statement on cerebral venous thrombosis The American Heart Association released a statement to raise awareness about cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) among patients and physicians for timely recognition and treatment. The statement reviews the latest evidence and updates recommendations for diagnosing and managing CVT, focusing on advancements in treatment […]
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