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AUTHORS: Shah, Shikhar H. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 BACKGROUND: Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a rare complication of anesthesia and surgery that causes vision loss in spine fusion. We sought to develop a predictive model based on known preoperative risk factors for perioperative ION to guide patient and physician preoperative decision-making. METHODS: In […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sagar Patel, DO and Thomas C. Mort, MD Anesthesiology News Anesthesia providers are often confronted with the management of a “cuff leak” in mechanically ventilated patients in the OR and ICU.1 Certainly, the advantage of the OR environment is that the patient is in a relatively more controlled setting, monitored by health care providers (HCPs) […]
Read MoreUtilization, Success Rates and Trends Author: Thomas C. Mort, MD Anesthesiology News The supraglottic airway device (SAD) has earned a well-regarded position in both anesthesia care and emergency airway management. Its prominent position in various societal algorithms for rescue airway management is testimony to its ubiquitous availability, its relative ease of use, and relatively high […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Common hospital policies that mandate the administration of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) through a dedicated IV catheter may be overly cautious, according to the results of a new study. These policies assume detrimental effects on erythrocyte integrity when crystalloids and certain medications are coadministered. Researchers at the University of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yvon F. Bryan, MD and Kathleen N. Johnson, BS Introduction Angioedema is a rare condition that results in localized swelling of subcutaneous or submucosal tissue in the oral cavity.1,2 Patients suffering from angioedema may require airway management depending on the degrees of severity and swelling.3 There are different airway management strategies to treat this condition, from […]
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