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Authors: Ha-Jung Kim, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2023, Vol. 139, 591–601. Background Single-shot suprascapular nerve block and superior trunk block have been reported to provide a noninferior analgesic effect after shoulder surgery with a lesser incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paresis compared with interscalene brachial plexus block. This study hypothesized that continuous suprascapular nerve block provides […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lisa Q. Rong, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2023, Vol. 139, 602–613. Background Detailed understanding of the association between intraoperative left atrial and left ventricular diastolic function and postoperative atrial fibrillation is lacking. In this post hoc analysis of the Posterior Left Pericardiotomy for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (PALACS) trial, we aimed to […]
Read MoreRole of the Microbiome in the Persistence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Author: Lara Wiley Crock, MD, PhD, MSCI International Anesthesia Research Society A car accident during medical school profoundly affected Dr. Lara Wiley Crock, MD, PhD, MSCI’s life. Fortunate to recover, she became more aware of the many patients in the clinical settings […]
Read MoreAuthors: Evans, Faye M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 922-928, November Capnography is an essential tool used in the monitoring of patients during anesthesia and in critical care which, while required in most high-income countries, is unavailable in many low- and middle-income countries. Launched in 2020, the Smile Train-Lifebox Capnography Project aimed to find […]
Read MoreAuthor: Andrew Cass Becker’s Hospital Review Federal officials issued proposed changes to the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution process in a news release. They said those changes, if finalized, will improve communication between payers providers and certified IDR entities, create a more efficient dispute resolution process and change the administrative fee structure to improve accessibility. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Matthew Zapf, MD ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 27–28. Figure: Example of a Threshold Plot for an AI Binary Classification Model The scores of various test characteristics are shown on the y-axis as a function of discrimination threshold (x-axis). Of note, recall is also known as sensitivity, and precision is also known as the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sabry Ayad, MD, MBA, FASA ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 24–25. With a data-driven approach, artificial intelligence (AI) in anesthesia can help deliver safe care while reducing both patient-specific and clinician-specific variability. Utilizing vast amounts of information and with expert input, advanced AI applications can be critical aspects of autonomous systems that aid in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hannah Lonsdale, MBChB ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 22–23. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving into every aspect of our lives: selecting the online advertisements that we see, recognizing our voices, showing us the best route home, and protecting us from credit card fraud. Machine learning (ML) refers to programs that use complex mathematical functions […]
Read MoreAbuse of which of the following illicit drugs is MOST likely to be associated with accelerated dental caries and tooth decay? (A) Lysergic acid (LSD) (B) Methamphetamine (C) Phencyclidine (PCP) A case of suspected meth mouth. This patient, who will remain anonymous, was treated at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 18. Vigil Neuroscience’s Alzheimer’s drug given FDA green light, with a partial clinical hold Vigil Neuroscience has been granted clearance from the FDA to launch an early-stage Alzheimer’s trial, but that approval comes with strings attached: a partial clinical hold. The FDA has approved Vigil’s investigational new drug application for […]
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