Author: Beth Sissons MedicalNewsToday People with migraine have an increased risk of depression. In addition, depression can also increase the risk of migraine. Although there is no clear explanation for the link between migraine and depression, they may share similar causes. Genetic factors, changes in the brain, and alterations of chemicals in the body can […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Helena Xiang et al Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2022 Dec 12 INTRODUCTION Prolonged QTc interval has been linked to risk of arrhythmias and mortality in the general population. Preoperative electrocardiography (ECG) is often obtained for patient-and procedural cardiovascular risk assessment. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of preoperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tung, Avery MD, FCCM et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 135(5):p 903-910, November 2022. Drs. Thomas Vetter and Avery Tung discuss the article “The Next Next Wave: How Critical Care Might Learn From COVID in Responding to the Next Pandemic” published in the November 2022 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia. Creator: Anesthesia & Analgesia Editorial Board Now […]
Read MoreASA Monitor January 2023, Vol. 87, 17. It is your first day in Guatemala, where you are scheduled to provide anesthesia as part of a medical mission. In checking your anesthesia machine on the first morning, you notice there are no gas cylinders attached to the machine. You are directed to a storage closet with multiple […]
Read MoreAuthors: Anila B Elliott, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Intrahospital transport is a common occurrence for many hospitalized patients. Critically ill children are an especially vulnerable population who experience preventable adverse events at least once a week, on average.1 Transporting these patients throughout the hospital introduces additional hazards and increases the risk of adverse […]
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