DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Nihat M Hokenek, Duygu Ozer et al. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Aug OBJECTIVE The main goal of this investigation is to compare the Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) and Supra Orbital Nerve (SON) block methods used in the treatment of migraine attacks in the ED with each other, in combination, and with […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Richa Dhawan, M.D., M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background Intrathecal morphine decreases postoperative pain in standard cardiac surgery. Its safety and effectiveness have not been adequately evaluated in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The authors hypothesized that intrathecal morphine would decrease postoperative morphine consumption after minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Methods In this randomized, placebo-controlled, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lee, Mee Jee MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 BACKGROUND: Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass induces a profound inflammatory response that, when severe, can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction. Preliminary data suggest that administration of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions may mitigate an inflammatory response and improve pulmonary function. Our goal was to examine […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Jason T Edwards, Xuan T Langridge et al. J Clin Anesth. 2021 Aug STUDY OBJECTIVE In the initial description of the serratus anterior plane block (SAPB), both superficial and deep SAPB provided effective blockade. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in opioid consumption and postoperative analgesia between […]
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