Authors: Kaur K, Sara H, Duggal G, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76824. January 2025 Background and aims Hypotension is a recognized consequence of subarachnoid block (SAB). Sonographic measurements of inferior vena cava (IVC) index have been explored to assess intravascular volume. Internal jugular vein (IJV) assessment as a surrogate has been used in pregnant patients, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Satapathy H, Ahmed A, Joshi S A, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76868. January 2025 Background Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a typical complication of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in ARDS. Thus, evaluation of RV function is a crucial component of ARDS patient management. The present […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Howell, Keith MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(1):p 14-23, January 2025. BACKGROUND: The etiology of anemia has tremendous overlap with the disease states responsible for cognitive decline. We used data from a perioperative database of older adults undergoing elective surgery with anesthesia to (1) examine relationships among preoperative anemia blood markers, preoperative screeners of […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kuün, Engela FCA(SA); Spijkerman, Sandra FCA(SA) Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(6):p 1181-1189, December 2024. BACKGROUND: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) for 2030 aims at <70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. South Africa (SA) falls short of this goal and most deaths occur in district and regional hospitals. Due to low anesthesiologist (specialist […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Beenakkers, Ingrid C. M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(6):p 1165-1169, December 2024. BACKGROUND: High neuraxial block is a rare but serious adverse event in obstetric anesthesia that can ultimately lead to respiratory insufficiency and cardiac arrest. Previous reports on its incidence are limited to populations in the United Kingdom and the United States. […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Case Mix: Bread-and-butter cases – no heads, hearts, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Juneja D, Verma K, Singh S, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76846. January 2025 Background This study was planned to compare the onset and duration of action and the levels of sensory and motor blocks of 0.5% isobaric levobupivacaine with fentanyl to 0.5% isobaric ropivacaine with fentanyl addition in subarachnoid block in elective cesarean cases. Materials […]
Read MoreAuthors: Worku E T, Pittard M G, Carey R Cureus 17(1): e76890. January 2025 Abstract A 64-year-old female presented with severe respiratory failure secondary to a high-grade non-small lung cancer (IIIA NSCLC) causing extrinsic and intrinsic compression of the right main bronchus. She remained hypoxic despite 100% FiO2 delivery by high-flow nasal cannula and was considered […]
Read MoreAuthors: Taşkın Ö, Demir U, Yılmaz A, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76935. January 2025 Abstract A distal femur fracture is an orthopedic condition that can be seen in all age groups and causes severe pain both preoperatively and postoperatively. Poorly managed pain can lead to hemodynamic changes, the need for additional analgesic drugs containing opioids, […]
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