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Authors: Atul Gupta, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2018, Vol.128, 880-890. Background: Although opioids remain the standard therapy for the treatment of postoperative pain, the prevalence of opioid misuse is rising. The extent to which opioid abuse or dependence affects readmission rates and healthcare utilization is not fully understood. It was hypothesized that surgical patients with a […]
Read MoreCosmetic procedures are up overall, with a focus on body shaping and body sculpting. By Jeffrey E. Janis, M.D. US World Reports Rise in Cosmetic Procedures Americans underwent 2,000 more tummy tuck procedures in 2017 than in 2016.( WARMER WEATHER IS approaching, which is traditionally a time when many of us begin to focus on and take […]
Read MorePeople with the most common blood type, type O, may be at higher risk of death after suffering severe injuries because they’re more likely to have major bleeding, a new study suggests. While the study is preliminary, Japanese researcher Dr. Wataru Takayama said the “results also raise questions about how emergency transfusion of O type […]
Read MoreASA Monitor 5 2018, Vol.82, 46-47. Review of unusual patient care experiences is a cornerstone of medical education. Each month, the AQI-AIRS Steering Committee abstracts a patient history submitted to the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) and authors a discussion of the safety and human factors challenges involved. Real-life case histories often include multiple clinical decisions, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Nagappa, Mahesh, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 6 – p 2030–2037 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common comorbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and may predispose patients to postoperative complications. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to determine the evidence of postoperative complications associated with OSA […]
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