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By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD NEJM Journal Watch Physicians who report insufficient sleep are more likely to report medical errors, according to a JAMA Network Open study. Over 11,000 physicians across 11 U.S. institutions completed a questionnaire that assessed tiredness, alertness, and functional impairment related to insufficient sleep. […]
Read MoreCardiac Anesthesiologist blog Pulse pressure mathematically is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Pulse pressure reflects the stroke volume and compliance of the arterial system. PULSE PRESSURE > 50 % of Systolic Blood Pressure (or > 40 mmHg): Hypertension ; Age; Aortic regurgitation; Patent ductus arteriosus; Ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva; Fever; Anemia; Hyperthyroidism; Pregnancy; Arteriovenous fistula; Paget’s disease […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bassi, Massimiliano MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1000-1005 During the past decades, percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) has gained popularity over surgical tracheostomy (ST) for its safety and technique; several studies were performed to compare these 2 options with conflicting results. PT appears to be […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Mohamed, Sahar Abdel-Baky MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 1, 2020 BACKGROUND: Buccal dexmedetomidine (DEX) produces adequate preoperative sedation and anxiolysis when used as a premedication. Formulating the drug as a gel decreases oral losses and improves the absorption of buccal DEX. We compared pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of 3 doses of buccal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rene’ Miguel Gonzalez, M.D. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, anesthesia providers, intensive care unit and emergency room staff, and other health care workers (HCW’s) often find themselves in close proximity to patients’ airways. In many geographic areas in the US and worldwide, there is a shortage of […]
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