Radius Anesthesia Anesthesiology residency programs are essential for training the next generation of anesthesiologists and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective anesthesia care. Recent developments and news in anesthesiology residency programs highlight evolving trends, innovative training methods, and responses to current healthcare challenges. One of the most significant developments […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Hahn, Robert G. MD, PhD; Dull, Randal O. MD, PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 339-348, August 2024. BACKGROUND: Physiological studies suggest that the interstitial space contains 2 fluid compartments, but no analysis has been performed to quantify their sizes and turnover rates. METHODS: Retrospective data were retrieved from 270 experiments where Ringer’s solution of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chia, Pamela A. MD, MS; Wolfe, Michael W. MD Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 273-277, August 2024. Sugammadex, a modified γ cyclodextrin, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 for reversal of steroidal neuromuscular blockade. Used in the perioperative setting for reversal of amino-steroid paralytics, such as rocuronium and vecuronium, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ortner, Clemens M. MS, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 332-338, August 2024. | BACKGROUND: Anesthesiology experts advocate for formal education in maternal critical care, including the use of focused cardiac ultrasound (FCU) in high-acuity obstetric units. While benefits and feasibility of FCU performed by experts have been well documented, little evidence exists on the […]
Read MoreASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 35. Based on the depth of sedation continuum published by ASA, which of the following patient responses is MOST consistent with moderate sedation? (A) Purposeful response to verbal or tactile stimulation (B) Purposeful response only to repeated or painful stimulation (C) Reflex withdrawal following a painful stimulus ASA developed a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Liu, Sunny Yang BA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 366-374, August 2024. BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an expensive and common public health problem. Management of TBI oftentimes includes sedation to facilitate mechanical ventilation (MV) for airway protection. Dexmedetomidine has emerged as a potential candidate for improved patient outcomes when used for early […]
Read MoreAuthor: J. David Clark, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 201–203. “[T]his new [capsaicin] prodrug formulation may provide a novel approach to postoperative analgesia resulting from a single local injection that lasts for days.” Image: A. Johnson, Vivo Visuals Studio. Fundamental advancements in our field do not occur every day, so it is particularly exciting […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ripoll, Juan G. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 300-312, August 2024 Abstract Obesity is often considered a contraindication to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) candidacy due to technical challenges with vascular access, higher cardiac output requirements, and known associations between obesity and overall increased morbidity and mortality due to chronic health conditions. However, a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Leaman, Esrom E. MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 323-331, August 2024. BACKGROUND: Initiatives in perioperative care warrant robust cost-effectiveness analysis in a cost-constrained era when high-value care is a priority. A model of anesthesia-led early high-acuity postoperative care, advanced recovery room care (ARRC), has shown benefit in terms of hospital and patient outcomes, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wu, Yu-Hwa MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 357-365, August 2024. BACKGROUND: Total intubation time (TIT) is an objective indicator of tracheal intubation (TI) difficulties. However, large variations in TIT because of diverse initial and end targets make it difficult to compare studies. A video laryngoscope (VLS) can capture images during the TI process. […]
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