Authors: Young-Eun Jang, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2021, Vol. 135, 612–620. Background Hand–eye coordination and ergonomics are important for the success of delicate ultrasound-guided medical procedures. These can be improved using smart glasses (head-mounted display) by decreasing the head movement on the ultrasound screen. The hypothesis was that the smart glasses could improve the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Réka Nemes, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2021, Vol. 135, 597–611. Background The paucity of easy-to-use, reliable objective neuromuscular monitors is an obstacle to universal adoption of routine neuromuscular monitoring. Electromyography (EMG) has been proposed as the optimal neuromuscular monitoring technology since it addresses several acceleromyography limitations. This clinical study compared simultaneous neuromuscular responses recorded […]
Read MoreAmerican Hospital Association Hospitals are treating sicker patients, spending more for labor, supplies and equipment as people continue to put off care A new analysis prepared by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC and released today by the American Hospital Association shows that higher expenses for labor, drugs and supplies as well as patients putting off care […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Jansen, Gerrit Dr med et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 747-754 BACKGROUND: Recently, a very low incidence of 3 per 10,000 and a mortality of 30% were reported for pediatric perioperative cardiac arrest (POCA). However, high-risk patients, namely children already anesthetized on the intensive care unit […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Patrocínio, Maria D. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 610-619 BACKGROUND: Residual neuromuscular blockade is associated with an increased incidence of postoperative respiratory complications. The REsidual neuromuscular block Prediction Score (REPS) identifies patients at high risk for residual neuromuscular blockade after surgery. METHODS: A total […]
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