Author: Rodrigues A et al. Anesthesiology. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005696 This prospective cohort study examined 23 mechanically ventilated patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) and PaO2/FiO2 <200 mmHg to investigate the impact of sedation on brain activity using the Odds Ratio Product (ORP), an EEG-based measure of the sleep–wake continuum. Continuous EEG monitoring was performed for up […]
Read MoreAuthor: Javillier B et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 42(8): 756-758. doi:10.1097/EJA.0000000000002179 This short scientific report examined whether sex differences influence the force required to occlude the oesophagus using lateral paratracheal pressure (LPP) in adults undergoing general anesthesia. Understanding these differences is clinically relevant, as tracheal size is generally smaller in women and may affect […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jastanyah A, Niyaz R I, Bokhari A, et al. Cureus 17(7): e89128. doi:10.7759/cureus.89128 This case report describes a 58-year-old woman undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty who inadvertently received an ABO-incompatible blood transfusion intraoperatively under general anesthesia. Despite this, the patient remained hemodynamically stable with no immediate signs of hemolysis. Intensive post-operative monitoring, including ICU […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Medical Center has completed its first lung cancer procedure performed entirely under a single anesthetic event, according to a July 29 report from The Traverse Ticker. The procedure, which took place July 10, involved both a biopsy and surgical removal of cancer during one uninterrupted session, […]
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! […]
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