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Author: Dave Fierce Healthcare Price TransparencyHealthcare CostsAmbulatory Surgery CentersJAMA Network “The results suggest that a site-neutral payment policy for a largely homogeneous and shoppable service may generate savings for commercial plan sponsors and beneficiaries,” researchers wrote in JAMA Health Forum. (Getty Images/everydayplus) A new price comparison study finds over 50% higher facility fees for commercially […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Jin, Sherry Y. FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(2):p 430-437, February 2024. | BACKGROUND: The incidence of failed spinal anesthesia varies widely in the obstetric literature. Although many risk factors have been suggested, their relative predictive value is unknown. The primary objective of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the incidence of failed spinal […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Rubin, Daniel S. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(2):p 420-429, February 2024. BACKGROUND: The frequency of perioperative myocardial infarction has been declining; however, previous studies have only described type 1 myocardial infarctions. Here, we evaluate the overall frequency of myocardial infarction with the addition of an International Classification of Diseases 10th revision (ICD-10-CM) […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: O’Brien, Elizabeth M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(2):p 438-446, February 2024. BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurocognitive disorder characterized by impairments in communication and socialization. There are little data comparing the differences in perioperative outcomes in children with and without ASD. We hypothesized that children with ASD would have higher postoperative […]
Read MoreAuthor: Borenstein, Michael PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(2):p 376-378, February 2024. In 1997, John C. Bailar III published an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine entitled “The Promise and Problems of Meta-Analysis.”1 In that paper, Bailar acknowledged that meta-analysis held great potential for revolutionizing the field of medicine, but he also cautioned that meta-analyses were likely […]
Read MoreAuthor: David A. Provenzano, MD ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, e4–e5. With a mission to advance the science and practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine to improve patient outcomes, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) is always looking at innovative, new ways to progress what’s possible. From new […]
Read MoreAuthors: Randy W. Loftus, MD et al ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 1–9. Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a persistent problem associated with patient mortality and harm. HAIs have been shown to prolong hospital stay and to increase hospital readmission rates, patient mortality, the risk of intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and health care expenditure […]
Read MoreASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 12. What is the MOST common indication for pediatric liver transplantation? □ (A) α1-antitrypsin deficiency □ (B) Biliary atresia □ (C) Hepatoblastoma In the pediatric population, biliary atresia is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation. It accounts for about half of pediatric liver transplants worldwide and about a third in the […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Over the past couple of decades, drug shortages have become a relatively common occurrence in clinical settings. According to an American Hospital Association (AHA) survey of community hospitals, nearly 50% of responding hospitals reported at least 21 drug shortages within the first 6 months of 2011, and more than 99% of hospitals reported […]
Read MoreTablet and mobile app for perioperative care Equiva Health has introduced the Equiva Peri-Op Connect, a technology system designed to enhance surgical experiences and outcomes for patients and their caregivers. This technology is aimed at hospitals and surgery centers and offers a range of resources to improve patient care journeys. It includes mobile apps and […]
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