Authors: John J et al Cureus 17(4): e82480. doi:10.7759/cureus.82480 Background Liver transplantation (LT) surgery is often associated with massive blood transfusion (MBT) due to the complex nature of the procedure and altered coagulation status. Predicting MBT is crucial for effective resource planning and patient management. Existing literature suggests that the McCluskey index has good predictive […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhao, Junli Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.May 07, 2025. Background: General anesthesia (GA), such as isoflurane, induces analgesia (loss of pain) and loss of consciousness through mechanisms that are not fully understood. A distinct population of GABAergic neurons has been recently identified in the central amygdala (CeA) that can be activated by general anesthesia (CeAGA) […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Rowlands B et al Cureus 17(4): e83172. doi:10.7759/cureus.83172 Introduction: The ability to manage tracheostomy emergencies is vital within the intensive care unit (ICU); however, due to clinical pressures, access to teaching and training is often limited. Simulation training using portable virtual reality (VR) headsets may provide increased access to this training without significant time […]
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