AUTHORS: Hayes, Jason A. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Drugs such as propofol and ketamine are used alone or in combination to provide sedation for medical procedures in children. The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the safety and effectiveness of propofol and ketamine to other drug regimens. METHODS: […]
Read MoreAuthor: Aaron Kandola Lower back problems are very common. They can cause a constant dull ache or a sudden sharp pain. Lower back pain has a variety of possible causes, which range from poor posture to underlying medical conditions. However, certain stretches may help by relieving pain and improving flexibility. In this article, we discuss […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News COVID-19 patients who experience a stroke face a much greater risk of severe disability or death, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. The new analysis focused on 81 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who experienced an ischemic stroke and five who experienced an intracerebral […]
Read MoreAuthors: Stephen J. Gleich, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2020. Background Perioperative arterial cannulation in children is routinely performed. Based on clinical observation of several complications related to femoral arterial lines, the authors performed a larger study to further examine complications. The authors aimed to (1) describe the use patterns and incidence of major short-term […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kermad, Azzeddine MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Contemporary anesthetic circle systems, when used at low fresh gas flows (FGF) to allow rebreathing of anesthetic, lack the ability for rapid dose titration. The small-scale anesthetic reflection device Anaesthetic Conserving Device (50mL Version; AnaConDa-S) permits administration of volatile anesthetics with high-flow ventilators. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Angie Stewart Becker’s ASC Review New Jersey-based anesthesia and pain management specialist Morris Antebi, MD, was charged for his alleged role in a $24.6 million fraudulent billing scheme, the Department of Justice announced Nov. 9. Six details: 1. Dr. Antebi, who owned and operated a pain management clinic chain with locations throughout South Jersey, faces one […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Sprung, Juraj MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 2 – p 594-604 BACKGROUND: We evaluated the hypothesis that the rate of postoperative decline in global cognition is greater in older adults exposed to general anesthesia with nitrous oxide (N2O) compared to general anesthesia without N2O. METHODS: […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Blood clots are a serious side effect of COVID-19, which is why so many clinicians turn to anticoagulation therapies. However, according to a new study published in Thrombosis Research, choosing a treatment plan that is too aggressive can be downright harmful. The authors examined data from more than 400 hospitalized […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kong, Hao MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 BACKGROUND: Both selective and nonselective α-blockade are used for preoperative preparation in patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs). However, the effects of different types of α-blockade on perioperative outcomes remain inconclusive. This study was designed to assess the association between the choice of α-blockade […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ruetzler, Kurt MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 2 – p 586-593 BACKGROUND: Two-thirds of the US population is considered obese and about 8% morbidly obese. Obese patients may present a unique challenge to anesthesia clinicians in airway management. Videolaryngoscopes may provide better airway visualization, which theoretically […]
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