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Patients who are unintentionally administered contrast medium despite being hypersensitive to the agent rarely experience severe allergic reactions, instead exhibiting only mild to moderate symptoms, a case series has found. “In patients with [a] history of hypersensitivity to contrast medium, we usually avoid administering it altogether or premedicate them with steroids,” said Honorio T. Benzon, MD, professor […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gaudard, Philippe, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2018 – Volume 126 – Issue 4 – p 1234–1240 BACKGROUND: Nitric oxide (NO) has a well-known efficacy in pulmonary hypertension (PH), with wide use for 20 years in many countries. The objective of this study was to describe the current use of NO in real life […]
Read MoreThis is an interesting article for our readers who treat pain. Johansen ME. JAMA Intern Med 2018 Jan 2. Much of the increased use is in patients who also are using opioids and benzodiazepines for chronic conditions. Gabapentin and pregabalin are approved for treating patients with several specific neurological and neuropathic conditions (e.g., gabapentin and pregabalin for […]
Read MoreThe choice between disposable and reusable airway management devices is more than a question of convenience, requiring consideration of patient- and practice-related factors as well as economic and environmental issues. For P. Allan Klock Jr., MD, the switch to disposable laryngoscope handles and blades stemmed from reviewing Joint Commission standards for cleaning, disinfection and storage. “The crux […]
Read MoreEdward R. Mariano, MD, MAS Chief, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service Associate Chief of Staff, Inpatient Surgical Services VA Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto, California Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, California There are numerous clinical and financial benefits to creating an acute pain medicine […]
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