Authors: Rajan, Niraja MD, FASA, SAMBA-F et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 760-762, April 2024. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) lower blood pressure through inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system. Both groups of drugs are recommended as first-line medications in the treatment of hypertension carrying the strongest (class I) recommendation based on the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shanthanna, Harsha MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 746-750, April 2024. Virtual reality (VR) is best described as a collection of technologies that allow people to interact with a simulated 3-dimensional virtual environment using their physical senses, whether for pleasure or other specific purpose.1 With significant advancement in the field of computer modeling and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Trentino, Kevin M. PhD; Murray, Kevin PhD; Shander, Aryeh MD Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 725-727, April 2024. So, what really is more dangerous: anemia or transfusion? This thought-provoking question was raised over 10 years ago by Shander et al,1 and is just as relevant today as it was back then. Red cell transfusions are independently […]
Read MoreAuthors: D. Matthew Sherrer, MD, MBA, FASA, FAACD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 39, No. 1 • February 2024 INTRODUCTION On August 6th, 1997, Guam fire department dispatchers began receiving calls about a fire on a hillside that turned out to be the tragic crash of Korean Air flight 801. Despite efforts by rescuers […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kimberley Darey, MD, FACOG, Sherri Leahy, PhD, RN, Linked in Healthcare Leadership Focus When it comes to the satisfaction of our patients, as well as their safety, most of us read the latest research to keep up to date on successes and ways to improve. No doubt many of us are aware of the […]
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