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Authors: Yoann Elmaleh, M.D et al Anesthesiology December 2023. Background Prone position is a key component to treat hypoxemia in patients with severe Acute Respiratory Distress syndrom. However, most studies evaluating it exclude patients with brain-injuries without any medical evidence. Methods We planned: a systematic review to determine whether brain-injured patients were excluded in studies […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gao, Peng MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 22, 2023. BACKGROUND: Heparin resistance (HR) is a common finding in pediatric cardiac surgery and generally refers to decreased sensitivity to heparin. Antithrombin (AT) deficiency is considered the primary mechanism of HR; however, the etiology of HR may be multifactorial. Early identification of HR might […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dave Muoio Fierce Healthcare A jump in claim delays and denials is “wreaking havoc on providers’ revenue cycle performance” and contributing to health systems’ “volatile” accounts receivable and diminishing cash reserves, according to a recent pair of analyses. The first, published this week by Kodiak RCA (formerly Crowe healthcare consulting), pulls average revenue cycle […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The license of anesthesiologist Jeffrey Christensen, MD, who has been affiliated with Casper-based Wyoming Surgical Center, has been suspended after an investigation involving missing fentanyl, K2 Radio reported Dec. 12. On Oct. 25, a nurse at the ASC found a discrepancy in the number of fentanyl vials used by Dr. Christensen […]
Read MoreAuthors: Julia Klein, MD et al ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 27–28. The PACU functions as a triage center where decisions are made as to whether the patient is ready for discharge, transfer to the floor, or whether continued ICU-level of care is needed. Although the 2013 ASA Practice Guidelines for Postanesthetic Care include mental […]
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