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AUTHORS: Bozaan D et al. J Hosp Med 2019 Jan 8 A quality improvement intervention offers a strategy to use fewer multi-lumen PICC lines. Studies suggest a strong association between the number of lumens in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines and risk for complications, including central line–associated bloodstream infections, venous thromboembolism, and catheter occlusions. Investigators […]
Read MoreBy Ana Sandoiu Medical News Today Scientists have developed a test for chronic fatigue syndrome that detects the reaction of the immune cells and blood plasma to stress. The findings may also help screen effective drugs for the condition. Scientists have developed and tested a new diagnostic tool for ME/CFS. Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for difficult and failed intubation, a meta-analysis has concluded, and now there are odds ratios to prove it. As researchers from the United States and Canada noted, although the general risk for difficult and failed intubation is very low, it can nevertheless […]
Read MoreAuthors: Moran P et al Paediatric Anaesthesia (Jan 2019) BACKGROUND Many modern anesthetic machines offer automated control of anesthetic vapor. The user simply sets a desired end-tidal concentration and the machine will manipulate the vaporizer and gas flow rates to obtain and maintain the pre set target. The aim of this software is to allow […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Patil H et al World Neurosurgery (Jan 2019) Lumbar surgery can be performed under general or regional anesthesia (epidural or spinal anesthesia). General anesthesia (GA) is commonly used technique. Associated comorbidities may make general anesthesia risky or contraindicated. Since last decade the available literature has increased progressively in support of regional anesthesia for lumbar […]
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