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DG News Long-term use of acetaminophen appears to be associated with a significant increase in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published in Circulation. “Regular daily intake of acetaminophen 4 g increases systolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension by about 5 mm Hg when compared with placebo,” wrote Iain MacIntyre, MD, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Todd Novak, MD; Chelsea Zur, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation INTRODUCTION Rapid advancements in the fields of electrophysiology (EP) and interventional cardiology have increased the demand for anesthesia services.1,2 These procedures have grown in complexity and often involve the care of acutely sick patients with multiple comorbidities including advanced cardiac and pulmonary disease. Providing anesthesia […]
Read MoreThis is important for our readers because we see so many patients who had COVID-19 preop. Author: Robby Berman MedicalNewsToday A new study takes a close look at the incidence of heart problems after COVID-19. The researchers find evidence of a wide range of heart issues for up to 1 year after recovery. Experts recommend […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deena Kuruvilla MedicalNewsToday The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) states that a retinal migraine is repeated attacks of visual disturbances in one eye. These disturbances include flashing or sparkling lights, partial vision loss, or blindness. A 2021 article notes that a headache will also occur at the same time or within an hour of the vision […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ann McAdams WECT 6 News WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Dental Board is considering making sweeping changes to the way sedation dentistry is performed. The death of a well respected and greatly loved cardiologist in Wilmington during a routine dental procedure helped spur this movement. The circumstances surrounding Henry Patel’s death will likely be […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Arrhythmia is the term for a heartbeat that is too slow, too fast, or irregular. There are a number of different types of arrhythmia. Some types of arrhythmia can affect children. Arrhythmia is the name for several conditions that affect a person’s heart rate. Many factors can cause a person to develop […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mahesh Vaidyanathan, MD, MBA American Society of Anesthesiologists There are several unique aspects to proper coding and billing of obstetric anesthesia services. It is important that these are well understood so a practice can be sure it is making smart decisions and is submitting accurate claims for this anesthesia care. This Timely Topic will […]
Read MoreAuthor: James Kingsland MedicalNewsToday A multinational study that trawled the genomes of more than 100,000 people has trebled the tally of known genetic risk factors for migraine. The study found that two types of migraine — with or without aura — have distinct genetics but also share some genetic characteristics. The genetic regions that the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lauren Berkow, MD, FASA; Arthur Kanowitz, MD, FACEP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:In most cases, extubation is a planned, intentional, and controlled procedure, that occurs in the operating room, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the emergency department. Unplanned extubation (UE) is any extubation that is not planned, intentional, and controlled. This complication can […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lynn Reede, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FNAP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Personal and professional wellness are the foundation of vigilant and safe perioperative practice and patient care. Developing a comprehensive learning culture strategy for successful implementation and continuous improvement will foster clinician, and trainee or learner wellbeing for patient and provider safety. Personal and professional […]
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