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Author: Zachary Smith, DNP, CRNA, CHSE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines have long stood as the global standard for resuscitation efforts, with a particular focus on sudden cardiac arrest and emergency interventions. Yet, as we shift our focus to the operating room, where […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Mancilla-Galindo, Javier MBBS, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1450-1460, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Pulmonary atelectasis is present even before surgery in patients with obesity. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and extension of preoperative atelectasis in patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery and to determine if variation in preoperative Spo2 values in the seated position […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Goeddel, Lee A. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1439-1449, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Prior studies identified thresholds for mean arterial pressure (MAP <65 mm Hg) and central venous pressure (CVP >12 mm Hg) beyond which risk for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) increases. Optimal hemodynamic targets—that is, where active protection from AKI […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Levit, Tal BHSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1388-1400, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Satisfactory management of postoperative pain remains challenging. Nonpharmacological modalities such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) offer potential benefits and are becoming increasingly popular. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of VR/AR interventions on postoperative pain and recovery. METHODS: MEDLINE, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fiddes, Rachel A. MPH, PgCert Perioperative NursingBN, RN*; McCaffrey, Nikki PhD† Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1377-1387, June 2025. | Abstract Multiple systematic reviews have investigated the effectiveness of preoperative interventions for smoking-cessation, although relatively few have focused on the prevention of surgical complications. This overview of systematic reviews aimed to describe the types of smoking interventions […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthors: Patricia A McGaffigan, MS, RN, CPPS; Jonathan B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASA, CPPS Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 THE PATIENT SAFETY STRUCTURE MEASURE Patient harm continues to occur in hospitalized patients, with at least one adverse event occurring in almost 24% of admissions.1 Recognizing this, the Centers for Medicare & […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ying Eva Lu-Boettcher, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 Infants born at gestational age < 37 weeks are categorized as premature or preterm.1 Apnea of prematurity is defined as a respiratory pause for more than 15–20 seconds, or shorter respiratory pauses accompanied by oxygen desaturation or bradycardia (heart […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gu, Wan-Jie MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1367-1376, June 2025. BACKGROUND: In patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, the association between arterial hyperoxia and outcomes is unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the association between arterial Po2 (Pao2) and mortality in patients with ECMO. METHODS: The meta-analysis followed […]
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