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Authors: Ditre JW et al. J Abnorm Psychol 2018 May 21. In some people, quit attempts might be thwarted by increases in pain reactivity. The prevalence of cigarette smoking in people with pain is higher than in the general population. Situational pain has both been found to motivate smoking behavior and been associated with relapse; furthermore, […]
Read MoreAn individualised approach to postpartum pain management that may include non-opioids, opioids, and non-pharmacologic approaches is appropriate for women following childbirth, according to new guidance released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Evidence shows that women experience pain in variable ways during the early postpartum period. As such, providers should engage in […]
Read MoreLiposomal bupivacaine did not reduce in-hospital opioid prescriptions or opioid-related complications in patients who received the drug during total knee replacement surgery, finds a study published Anesthesiology. Previous studies suggested that the long-lasting pain control provided by liposomal bupivacaine could reduce the need for opioid painkillers, leading researchers to analyse how it would fare as part […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pollard R et al Anesthesia & Analgesia (May 2018) BACKGROUND Perianesthetic mortality (death occurring within 48 hours of an anesthetic) continues to vary widely depending on the study population examined. The authors study in a private practice physician group that covers multiple anesthetizing locations in the Southeastern United States. This group has in place […]
Read MoreA recent survey of anesthesiologists across the United States found a lack of consensus on appropriate patient selection criteria at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The study’s authors said the survey results call attention to an urgent need to obtain a consensus on evidence-based inclusion and exclusion criteria for these facilities. Researchers at the University of […]
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