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AUTHORS; Molly Kraus, MD; Karl Poterack, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 In May of 2022, a former Vanderbilt nurse was convicted of gross neglect of an impaired adult and criminally negligent homicide for the death of her patient in 2017. While she had intended to give her patient midazolam […]
Read MoreAuthors: Richard C. Prielipp, MD, MBA, FCCM; Stuart K. Amateau, MD, PhD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 Reprinted from Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2022 • Volume 134 • Number 6, pages 1189–1191, with permission from International Anesthesia Research Society. Professional titles and nomenclature were standardized and modified within […]
Read MoreAuthor: Pamela Schumacher, MSC, CCMP ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 27. According to a recent study, about 1.6 million adults (ages 18 and older) and youth (ages 13-17) identify as transgender in the United States, or 0.6% of those age 13 and older (asamonitor.pub/3Vz9zGO). These numbers make it likely that anesthesiologists will care for transgender […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dominguez, Jennifer E. MD, MHS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(2):p 205-214, February 2023 BACKGROUND: Previous studies of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in gravidas with chronic hypertension (cHTN) did not control for obesity as a risk factor for OSA. We therefore performed this study to evaluate whether OSA is more prevalent among gravidas with […]
Read MoreAuthors: Schnetz, Michael P. MD, PhD*; Danks, David J. PhD†; Mahajan, Aman MD, PhD, MBA Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(2):p 194-203, February 2023. BACKGROUND: Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is strongly linked to organ system injuries and postoperative death. Blood pressure itself is a powerful predictor of IOH; however, it is unclear which pressures carry the lowest risk and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Girish P. Joshi, M.B.B.S., M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 2023, Vol. 138, 132–151. These practice guidelines are a modular update of the “Practice guidelines for preoperative fasting and the use of pharmacologic agents to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration: Application to healthy patients undergoing elective procedures.” The guidance focuses on topics not addressed in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hyun-Jung Shin, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology February 2023, Vol. 138, 164–171. Background Delirium is a critical postoperative complication in older patients. Based on the hypothesis that intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation would lower postoperative delirium than propofol sedation would, the authors compared the incidence of postoperative delirium in older adults, using the mentioned sedatives. Methods This […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: George Tewfik, MD, MBA, FASA, CPE, MSBA et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 SUMMARY: The use of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) as an intensive care unit (ICU) is a decision that can be made to accommodate overflow patients that require critical care. There are numerous risks and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management Jan 23 Complex regional pain syndrome not only has complex pain pathways but can also be difficult to treat. New NIH grant research on […]
Read MoreASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 12. As discourse around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reaches everyday clinical practice, anesthesiologists must consider the meaning of DEI and its relevance to patient care. People want to work in a culture where they are appreciated for their contributions and feel supported. Not only does this improve work productivity […]
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