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Authors: James M Hitt, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024. Background Prescription rates for buprenorphine in opioid use disorder are increasing, and recent guidelines recommend its continuation during and after surgery; however, evidence from clinical outcome studies is limited. We tested the hypotheses that 1) perioperative continuation of buprenorphine does not result in higher […]
Read MoreAuthors: Annie Xin, PhD et al Anesthesiology November 2024. Background The GAS trial demonstrated evidence that most neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years and 5 years of age in infants who received a single general anaesthetic (GA) for elective inguinal herniorrhaphy were clinically equivalent when compared to infants who did not receive GA. More than 20% […]
Read MoreAuthor: Nathan L. Pace, M.D., M.Stat. Anesthesiology November 2024. To the Editor: I write to offer a comment and a suggestion on the systematic review and meta-analysis by Hussain et al. of local anesthetics used for fascial plane block. This report compared analgesia between liposomal bupivacaine and plain bupivacaine, the primary outcome being rest pain scores over […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nasir Hussain, M.D., M.Sc.; Faraj W. Abdallah, M.D., M.Sc. Anesthesiology November 2024. In Reply: We thank Dr. Pace for selecting our publication highlighting the lack of difference between liposomal and plain bupivacaine, and presenting alternative findings that are based on the differences between the frequentist and Bayesian approaches for meta-analyses. We present in this reply a […]
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 MorePeriprocedural management and multidisciplinary care pathways for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2024; 150:e183–96. PMID: 38984417. Author:BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Periprocedural management of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs) is challenging given the variety of devices currently in use. The American Heart […]
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 MoreAuthor: Rylee Wilson Becker’s Payers Review Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has walked back a controversial policy capping the amount of time it would reimburse providers for anesthesia services. In November, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans in Connecticut, New York and Missouri said they would implement Physician Work Time Values set by CMS for anesthesia reimbursement. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Robert M. Raw, M.D., M.B.Ch.B. (Pret.), M.Prax.Med.(Pret.), M.F.G.P.(S.A.), D.A.(S.A.). Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1215–1216. To the Editor: The recent article by Mashour et al. on consciousness and the dying brain caught my eye, as I have had such a personal experience. Once I suffered from gastro-esophageal reflux after eating spicy meals. I occasionally experienced bile […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Chronic pain affects millions of individuals worldwide, and finding effective, long-term pain management solutions remains a challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. While traditional medications like opioids and NSAIDs are often prescribed, they come with their own set of risks and side effects. In recent years, CBD (Cannabidiol) has […]
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