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Authors: Brian Martin, MD et al Anesthesiology News Introduction We report the use of multiple regional anesthesia techniques to provide analgesia for a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), who presented for a right first rib resection and whose opioid use needed to be minimized due to the patient’s history of postoperative nausea and vomiting. […]
Read MorePreliminary Data Supporting an Alternative Approach to Occipital Nerve Block Authors: Vanterpool, Stephanie G. MD, MBA, FASA et al The Clinical Journal of Pain: January 15, 2020 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print – Issue – Background and Objectives: Occipital nerve block (ONB) is an effective procedure for treating occipital headache pain. However, traditional sub-occipital approaches to ONB […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elizabeth K. Cotter, MD et al Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Jan 2020 Highlights •Peripartum use of mechanical circulatory support increased from 2002 – 2014. •Overall mortality for pregnant women receiving mechanical support has not decreased. •The most common type of mechanical support used was an intra-aortic balloon pump. •Probability of death increased […]
Read MoreAuthor: Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Anesthesiology News Regardless of race, patients with long bone fractures are prescribed opioids in the emergency department (ED). Opioid dosing, however, is lower for minority patients than it is for white patients. In research presented at the American Pain Society 2019 Scientific Meeting (abstract 277), investigators analyzed differences in opioid […]
Read MoreMedical News today Many people experience headaches around the time of their periods. These headaches can be severe and interfere with daily life. Period headaches may be mild and accompanied by symptoms such as irritability and tender breasts. In this case, a person may be experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Also, menstruation can trigger migraine in people with the condition. […]
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