Author: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA MedicalNewsToday When pain in the lower back occurs alongside hip pain, there may be a common cause. Certain health conditions or injuries can affect the nerves in both of these areas. These pains usually occur as a result of overuse or injury, but they can also be a symptom of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Annie Lennon MedicalNewsToday Researchers created a rubber band-like device that relieves pain by wrapping around nerves and cooling them down. The device reduces pain sensitivity in rat models of sciatic nerve injury, offering a non-opioid alternative for pain relief. The researchers say that more research is needed before the device can enter human trials. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ambardekar, Aditee P. MD, MSEd et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 30, 2022 BACKGROUND: Clinical experiences, quantified by case logs, are an integral part of pediatric anesthesiology fellowship programs. Accreditation of pediatric anesthesiology fellowships by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and establishment of case log reporting occurred in 1997 and 2009, respectively. […]
Read MoreNEJM Journal Watch Bruce Soloway, MD, reviewing Valbuena VSM et al. BMJ 2022 Jul 6 In a large cohort study, pulse oximetry missed hypoxemia more often in Black patients than in white patients. In critical care units, pulse oximeters are less likely to detect hypoxemia in Black patients than in white patients, and undetected hypoxemia is associated with […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Chang-Hoon Koo, Junkyu Kim, Hyo-Seok Na, Jung-Hee Ryu J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jul 2; 81 110918 STUDY OBJECTIVE The role of lidocaine patch (LP) in reducing postoperative pain by local anesthetic absorption has been evaluated in several studies; however, these trials have shown inconsistent results. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the […]
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