Саrdiac Anesthesiologist April 2023 Fast track anesthesia schemes are multi-modal approaches that aim to reduce the physiological stress response to surgery, enhance recovery, and improve patient outcomes. These schemes typically involve several aspects of perioperative care, including anesthesia management, surgical technique, pain management, fluid management, and early mobilization. Here are some common fast track anesthesia schemes: […]
Read MoreAuthors: Basem B. Abdelmalak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F et al ASA Monitor April 2023, Vol. 87, 46–48. Developing leaders with a strong background in quality is essential for the optimal functioning of an anesthesiology department, perioperative services, hospitals, and health care systems. Anesthesiologists are uniquely positioned to instill and guide a culture of patient safety and quality […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sean W. Powers, D.O. et al Anesthesiology April 2023, Vol. 138, 441. Anesthesiology was consulted on an intubated 61-yr-old woman for difficulty ventilating secondary to a progressive air leak. A chest x-ray film that day (panel A) showed a circular area of lower density proximal to the endotracheal tube (ETT) tip. Computed tomographic scan revealed tracheal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kim Torrey Practical Pain Management. 2023 March/April;23(2). Medicare rolled out new codes effective January 1, including for bundled care, evaluation and management, telecare visits, and more. Learn how to report them properly for reimbursement. When pain practices enter a new year, it is always a good idea to evaluate whether any new CPT codes […]
Read MoreAuthors: Emmanuelle Duceppe, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology May 2023, Vol. 138, 508–522. Background The association between growth differentiation factor-15 concentrations and cardiovascular disease has been well described. The study hypothesis was that growth differentiation factor-15 may help cardiac risk stratification in noncardiac surgical patients, in addition to clinical evaluation. Methods The objective of the study […]
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