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Authors: Daosong Dong, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2021, Vol. 135, 686–698. Background Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block is used to manage pancreatic cancer pain. However, its impact on survival and quality of life remains controversial. The authors’ primary hypothesis was that pain relief would be better with a nerve block. Secondarily, they hypothesized that analgesic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kerstin Kolodzie, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.S. et al Anesthesiology October 2021, Vol. 135, 621–632. Background Perioperative normal saline administration remains common practice during kidney transplantation. The authors hypothesized that the proportion of balanced crystalloids versus normal saline administered during the perioperative period would be associated with the likelihood of delayed graft function. Methods The authors linked outcome […]
Read MoreAuthors: Anastasia Pozdnyakova Piersa, M.D., M.B.A. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background Anesthesia staffing models rely on predictable surgical case volumes. Previous studies have found no relationship between month of the year and surgical volume. However, seasonal events and greater use of high-deductible health insurance plans may cause U.S. patients to schedule elective surgery later […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gavin M. Hamilton, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background There is need to identify perioperative interventions that decrease chronic opioid use. The authors hypothesized that receipt of a peripheral nerve block would be associated with a lower incidence of persistent postoperative opioid prescription fulfillment. Methods This was a retrospective population-based cohort study […]
Read MoreAuthors: Forbes McGain, F.A.N.Z.C.A, F.C.I.C.M., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background Health care itself contributes to climate change. Anesthesia is a “carbon hotspot,” yet few data exist to compare anesthetic choices. The authors examined the carbon dioxide equivalent emissions associated with general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and combined (general and spinal anesthesia) during a total […]
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