Authors: Dong Zhang, PhD et al Anesthesiology April 2023. Background The administration of epinephrine after severe refractory hypotension, shock or cardiac arrest restores systemic blood flow and major vessel perfusion but may worsen cerebral microvascular perfusion and oxygen delivery through vasoconstriction. We hypothesized that epinephrine induces significant microvascular constriction in the brain, with increased severity […]
Read MoreСаrdiac Anesthesiologist April 2023 Propofol and thiopental sodium are both intravenous anesthetic agents used for the induction of anesthesia, but there are several differences between the two agents: Onset and duration of action: Propofol has a more rapid onset of action compared to thiopental sodium, meaning it takes effect more quickly after administration. Propofol also has […]
Read MoreAuthor: Heidi Splete Practical Pain Management Volume 23 Issue 2 Hospitalizations for acute liver failure involving acetaminophen and opioid toxicity decreased significantly after the FDA mandated limiting acetaminophen to 325 mg in combination acetaminophen and opioid products over a decade ago. Previous research suggested that 40% to 58% of cases of acute liver failure (ALF) […]
Read MoreThe Daily Dose Anesthesiology International Anesthesia Research Society Jane S. Moon, MD There is a pressing need to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse physician anesthesiologist workforce to encourage equity in healthcare delivery, as well as innovation and inclusivity in the workplace. This topic was the focus of “Diversity in Academic Anesthesiology: Enhancing the Workforce,” […]
Read MoreAuthor: Catherine L. Chen, MD, MPH ASA Monitor June 2023, Vol. 87, 37. When I received my first FAER Research Fellowship Grant to study unnecessary routine preoperative testing in Medicare cataract surgery patients as a CA-2 resident in 2013, I could not have predicted that I would still be studying the delivery of cataract surgery care […]
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