Authors: Shah A et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102535, 10.7759/cureus.102535 SummaryThis structured narrative review examines current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in pediatric anesthesia across airway management, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care. The authors systematically screened the literature through 2024 and identified 11 studies evaluating AI-based tools […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hrushikesh A et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102515, 10.7759/cureus.102515 SummaryThis prospective observational study in an emergency department evaluated whether a simple bedside score using five noninvasive findings could help predict a difficult airway quickly and more reliably than relying on any single test. The investigators enrolled 200 conscious adults and […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lava Kumar P et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102723 Summary This randomized controlled trial compared first-attempt intubation success using the C-MAC videolaryngoscope versus Macintosh direct laryngoscopy when rapid sequence induction was performed by novice anesthesiology residents. The study focused on patients with normal airways undergoing elective or emergency procedures requiring […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chopra I et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 17, Issue 12, Article e100456 SummaryThis systematic review evaluates whether placement of an intrathecal catheter (ITC) following accidental dural puncture (ADP) reduces the incidence of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). PDPH remains a frequent and morbid complication of neuraxial anesthesia, particularly in young and obstetric patients, with reported […]
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