AUTHORS: O’Bryan, Liam J. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 10, 2021 BACKGROUND: The perioperative inflammatory response may be implicated in adverse outcomes including neurocognitive dysfunction and cancer recurrence after oncological surgery. The immunomodulatory role of anesthetic agents has been demonstrated in vitro; however, its clinical relevance is unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis was […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lu, Shu Yang MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 10, 2021 BACKGROUND: The association between obesity, or elevated body mass index (BMI), and outcomes in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has not been well established. Recent studies in patients receiving venovenous ECMO did not detect an association between obesity and increased mortality. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ashok C. Kewalramani, DO, DABA, DABFM ASA Monitor September 2021, Vol. 85, 33. “The best way to predict the future is to create it….” –Abraham Lincoln The Oxford Dictionary defines “locum” as a person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, especially for a physician, chemist, or member of the clergy. By […]
Read MoreAuthor” Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary: Not every anesthesia case ends as planned. Some never get off the ground. In such circumstances, are there still opportunities for reimbursement? Today’s article explores those possibilities. All good things must come to an end, or so the saying goes. The problem arises when they come to an end too soon—suddenly […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ing, Caleb MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 595-605 BACKGROUND: Exposure to surgery and anesthesia in early childhood has been found to be associated with an increased risk of behavioral deficits. While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against prenatal exposure […]
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