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This is for our readers who practice pain management. By Joe Elia The total U.S. health bill for 2016 — excluding over-the-counter drugs, home health care, and spending on research and infrastructure — came to some $3.1 trillion, researchers estimate in JAMA. That represents over a doubling in spending since 1996. Payment came from private health […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gilbert, Christopher R. DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1692-1698 BACKGROUND: Lung isolation with bronchial blockers is a well-described and accepted procedure, often described for use during the management of massive hemoptysis. Recommendations for balloon inflation are sparse, with some advocating for saline whereas […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bauer, Melissa E. DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1613-1620 BACKGROUND: Given the significant morbidity and mortality of maternal sepsis, early identification is key to improve outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the performance characteristics of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), quick Sequential […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Tengke MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1607-1612 BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension during pregnancy carries high mortality rate. The relatively long-acting, specific pulmonary vasodilator treprostinil has been used to improve survival in these parturients. Slow uptitration is performed in most cases, and rapid titration […]
Read MoreAuthor: Naveed Saleh MD, MS Anesthesiology News Blood transfusion rates remain high, despite higher transfusion volumes being linked to infection in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In research presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), investigators examined blood transfusion rates and other risk factors to assess the correlation between infectious […]
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