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Authors: Baidya M, Sinha M, Kumar M, et al. Cureus June 23, 2024 16(6): e63004. Introduction Internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulation is a routine procedure in operating rooms, critical care units, and perioperative settings. Ultrasound guidance has notably increased the success rates of IJV cannulation. A modified ultrasound technique known as the short-axis out-of-plane method […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Zaugg, M.D., M.B.A. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Microglia enhance post-anesthesia neuronal activity by shielding inhibitory synapses. Nat Neurosci 2024; 27:449–61. PMID: 38177340 Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, regulate and remodel neuronal activity by contacting pre- and postsynaptic elements and executing synaptic pruning and promoting spine formation. However, […]
Read MoreTo all of our readers. While enjoying the day’s festivities, take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Independence Day. It’s a celebration of freedom, a reminder of the struggles faced by those who fought for the independence we enjoy today. Please be safe!
Read MoreAuthors: Norris M, Mak H, Fong C T, et al. Cureus June 08, 2024 16(6): e61952. Objective There is growing interest in the use of phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in critically ill patients, though experience in neurologically injured patients is limited. The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and effectiveness of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodrigues R, Freitas C, Gonçalves B, et al. Cureus June 25, 2024 16(6): e63082. doi:10.7759/cureus.63082 Abstract Background: In our days, increasing importance has been given to maternal satisfaction as a quality indicator in healthcare services. A positive childbirth experience should meet a woman’s personal and sociocultural beliefs and expectations in every setting. This study […]
Read MoreAuthors: Donna Ron, MD et al ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 1–7. The ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting acts as a conduit for pioneering research, with several abstracts presented in 2023 that shed light on different aspects of perioperative brain health. Four thought-provoking abstracts are synthesized below and in the Figure. These abstracts not only offer novel insights into […]
Read MoreAuthors: Arun T, Karim H R, Singha S K, et al. ( Cureus June 28, 2024 16(6): e63380. Background: In the search for opioid-free anesthesia, notable numbers of drugs, singly or in combinations, have been tested with variable results. However, most of the drugs used are not as strong as opioids. Even if some non-opioid […]
Read MoreAuthor: Martin J. London, M.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Video laryngoscopy vs direct laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation in the operating room: A cluster randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 331:1279–86. PMID: 38497992 Endotracheal intubation has been traditionally performed in the operating room using direct laryngoscopy. Recently, video laryngoscopy has become widely available. Although it usually […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sandeep G, Kalbande J V, Gupta A, et al. Cureus June 18, 202416(6): e62621. Abstract Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are a congenital anomaly, forming fluid-filled sacs in the bronchial tree during fetal development, and are relatively rare in adults. Patients with large BCs in the mediastinum presenting with severe tracheal compression pose a significant challenge […]
Read MoreAuthors: Markus Zadrazil, M.D. et al Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 24–31. Background Little is known about the pharmacodynamic characteristics of liposomal bupivacaine. Hypothesizing that they would not identify pharmacodynamic differences from plain bupivacaine during the initial period after administration, but would find better long-term pharmacodynamic characteristics, the authors designed a randomized, controlled, triple-blinded, single-center study […]
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