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Authors: Amit Bardia, M.B.B.S., MPH et al Anesthesiology November 2024. Background Antibiotics play a crucial role in preventing surgical site infections, yet adherence to Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines varies widely. This qualitative study aimed to explore factors influencing perioperative antibiotic administration and assess the potential impact of a clinical decision support (CDS) […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hong Wang, M.D.; Rui Dong, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024. To the Editor: After reading Dr. Olga L. Quintero’s article, “A Lesson in Loss: A Novice Anesthesiologist’s Journey,” I was deeply moved by the profound challenges she encountered early in her career. For any newly graduated anesthesiologist, such an experience is an emotional and psychological blow. First […]
Read MoreContinuation vs discontinuation of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before major noncardiac surgery: The Stop-or-Not randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 332:970–8. PMID: 39212270. Author: Martin J. London, M.D. Image: Adobe Stock. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The impact of preoperative administration of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASIs; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers) on intra- and postoperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Joshua A. Nicholas, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1051–1064. Background Bleeding during cardiac surgery may be refractory to standard interventions. Off-label use of factor eight inhibitor bypass activity (FEIBA) has been described to treat such bleeding. However, reports of safety, particularly thromboembolic outcomes, show mixed results, and reported cohorts have been small. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodney A. Gabriel, M.D., M.A.S. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1039–1050. Background Pectoralis-II and paravertebral nerve blocks are both used to treat pain after breast surgery. Most previous studies involving mastectomy identified little difference of significance between the two approaches. Whether this is also accurate for nonmastectomy procedures remains unknown. Methods Participants undergoing […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Brandi A. Bottiger, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1217–1218. In Reply: First, we would like to thank Strauss et al. for their insight regarding the problem of primary graft dysfunction in response to our recent clinical review article. This article correctly points out that primary graft dysfunction, or perioperative allograft injury due to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Erik R. Strauss, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1216–1217. To the Editor: The review by Bottiger et al. highlights several recent studies related to allogenic transfusions for lung transplantation. The authors discuss perioperative factors that increase the risk of bleeding, report the evidence that connects transfusion to worse outcome, and suggest strategies to […]
Read MoreNeural circuit basis of placebo pain relief. Nature 2024; 632:1092–100. PMID: 39048016. Author: Steven P. Cohen, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The placebo effect exerts an enormous role for pain, being greater than the intrinsic effects of most therapies. Yet, the neural basis remains unclear. A 7-day placebo analgesia conditioning (PAC) assay was developed, […]
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