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Authors: Jung H-S et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2018 Oct 23 Cigarette smoking appears to be a modifiable risk factor for development and progression of NAFLD. Although there is no specific treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), weight loss, avoiding alcohol, and control of underlying comorbid conditions such as diabetes are recommended. Should clinicians also […]
Read MoreAuthor: Chase Doyle Anesthesiology News New research suggests that preoperative coagulation testing can be instrumental in predicting cardiac surgery outcomes. According to a retrospective analysis of nearly 1,400 patients’ medical records, preoperative international normalized ratio (INR) is significantly associated with 30-day mortality in cardiac surgery patients. The data showed tha t for every 1-unit increase […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ajai Raj Anesthesiology News Analyzing the impact of implementing patient-centered protocols for preoperative anesthesia testing at their institution, a team at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School discovered an unexpected dividend: an annual cost reduction of more than 50%, which was nearly $200,000. Presenting the study at the 2018 annual meeting of the Society for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News When it comes to medication errors in general anesthesia, more clinicians than ever are reporting their experiences in studies and case reports, according to a systematic review by a Canadian research team. Yet these errors continue, and sometimes with fatal effects. “We all know that medication errors occur everywhere in […]
Read MoreJama June 2018 Abstract Importance The tracheal tube introducer, known as the bougie, is typically used to aid tracheal intubation in poor laryngoscopic views or after intubation attempts fail. The effect of routine bougie use on first-attempt intubation success is unclear. Objective To compare first attempt intubation success facilitated by the bougie vs the endotracheal tube + stylet. Design, […]
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