ASA Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 11–13. 60-year-old coming to OR after redo sternotomy (AVR and ascending aorta aneurysm). Multiple infusions on pumps in addition to insulin infusion via pump (not syringe). Bedside nursing wanted to consolidate and took insulin off pump (patient was euglycemic). The nurse was concerned the clamp and roller had not been […]
Read MoreAS A Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 9. In patients with depressed myocardial contractility, how is left ventricular afterload MOST likely to be affected by positive pressure ventilation? □ (A) Increased □ (B) Decreased □ (C) Unchanged Right and left ventricular ejection is affected by alveolar pressure, pleural pressure, and lung volume during the respiratory cycle. During positive pressure […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Zeng, Min MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 839-847, April 2024. | BACKGROUND: Dexmedetomidine was reported to reduce postoperative acute pain after neurosurgery. However, the efficacy of dexmedetomidine for preventing chronic incisional pain is uncertain. METHODS: This article is a secondary analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eligible patients were randomly allocated to […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: David W. Tscholl, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 39, No. 1 • February 2024 BACKGROUND The principles of Situation Awareness (SA) originated in aviation psychology, a field that bears similarities to medicine in its daily challenges of dealing with complex, dynamic, and often unforeseen situations. David Gaba, MD, an anesthesiologist at Stanford […]
Read MoreASA Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 14. Lower risk of suicidal ideation with semaglutide A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that semaglutide, an FDA-approved medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes, is associated with a 49%-73% lower risk of first-time or recurring suicidal ideations compared to other medications with different […]
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