AUTHORS: Hughes, Christopher G. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2021 BACKGROUND: The temporal association of delirium during critical illness with mortality is unclear, along with the associations of hypoactive and hyperactive motoric subtypes of delirium with mortality. We aimed to evaluate the relationship of delirium during critical illness, including hypoactive and hyperactive motoric […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Horishita, Reiko MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2021 – Volume 132 – Issue 6 – p 1756-1767 BACKGROUND: The transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 3 (TRPV3) channel is activated by innocuous temperature and several chemical stimuli. It is proposed to be involved in pathological pain development and is therefore considered a potential target […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Atkinson, Douglas B. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2021 BACKGROUND: The respiratory volume monitor (RVM) (ExSpiron, Respiratory Motion Inc, Watertown, MA) uses thoracic impedance technology to noninvasively and continuously measure tidal volume (TV), respiratory rate (RR), and minute ventilation (MV). We aimed to validate the accuracy of the RVM to assess ventilation in […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Reale, Sharon C. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2021 BACKGROUND: Although Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common heritable bleeding disorder, there are limited reports regarding the safety of neuraxial anesthesia in the obstetric population and no definitive guidelines specifying recommended pretreatment or therapies for patients with vWD. The aim of this […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Birnbach, David J. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2021 BACKGROUND: The hierarchical culture in high-stake areas such as operating rooms (ORs) may create volatile communication challenges. This unfunded exploratory study sought to establish whether a conflict resolution course was effective in preparing anesthesiology residents to handle and deescalate disagreements that may […]
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