Authors: Oscar D. Zamorano, DO et al Anesthesiology News Case Report Introduction Occipital nerve blocks into the C2-C3 facet joint have proven to be a safe and effective form of treatment for occipital neuralgia.1 The third occipital nerve crosses the C2-C3 joint opposite the C3 superior articular process at its center.2 Direct complications from cervical facet joint […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Anesthesiology residents have to contend with myriad stressors, from demanding work schedules to sleepless nights. Now, a new study by a team of Brown University researchers has identified a new challenge: the risk for lawsuits. The review of malpractice claims involving anesthesia residents and fellows concluded that residents in the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alice Park Time Researchers at University of Chicago reported promising results from a small study of remdesivir in treating people with COVID-19. The findings were not published in a peer-reviewed journal, but revealed in an internal video discussion of the drug trial among University of Chicago faculty that was obtained by STAT. The study included […]
Read MoreAs the United States continues to face the unprecedented public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tide is turning and some areas throughout the country are seeing a decline in cases. As states and localities begin to stabilize, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on providing essential non-COVID-19 care […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Tingting MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is not uncommon after general anesthesia with a supraglottic airway (SGA) device. Although it was reported that some pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures can reduce POST, because of limitations and variable success rates, we need to find a simpler and […]
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