This is obviously very important for our readers that have any of these ventilators. Author: Feyza Sancar, PhD JAMA. 2019;322(7):604. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.11803 More than 4000 Hamilton-G5 ventilators have been recalled due to a sporadic error message that can cause it to stop working, the FDA recently announced. The device provides breathing support for adult, pediatric, infant, and neonatal […]
Read MoreDrug overdose deaths dropped by 5% from 2017 to 2018 and deaths from opioids went down 2.8%. Author: Susan Morse Healthcare Fiance The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced it is releasing more than $1.8 billion to states to combat the opioid crisis. The funds will expand access to treatment and support efforts by […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Dupont, Frank W. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 671-678 BACKGROUND: We implemented a new policy at our institution where the responsibility for intensive care unit (ICU) patient transports to the operating room (OR) was changed from the anesthesia to the ICU service. We hypothesized […]
Read MoreAuthors: L.D. White et al International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Highlights •Opioids are effective agents to suppress the pressor response to laryngoscopy. •Remifentanil and alfentanil did not impact Apgar scores. •Remifentanil and alfentanil did not impact neonatal respiratory support requirement. Introduction The adverse effects of induction opioids on the neonate are poorly characterised. The study […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Has the time come for intraoperative methadone to be considered a legitimate postoperative analgesic? A study of the often beleaguered agent’s safety and efficacy indicates the answer may well be yes. The meta-analysis—by Thomas Cheriyan, MD, and his colleagues at Augusta University, in Georgia—concluded that use of intraoperative methadone resulted […]
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