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The CDC reported the first death from carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) that was resistant to all antibiotics available in the United States (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66[1]:3). The Nevada woman, who was in her 70s, died from septic shock last September, but the CDC just reported the case, emphasizing that continued surveillance showed that it […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fabienne M. A. van Hout, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 3 2017, Vol.126, 441-449. Background: Conflicting results have been reported concerning the effect of platelet transfusion on several outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the independent effect of a single early intraoperative platelet transfusion on bleeding and adverse outcomes in cardiac surgery patients. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ryu Komatsu, M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 23, 2017. Background: Statins may reduce the risk of pulmonary and neurologic complications after cardiac surgery. Methods: The authors acquired data for adults who had coronary artery bypass graft, valve surgery, or combined procedures. The authors matched patients who took statins preoperatively to patients who did not. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Michael R. Mathis, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 3 2017, Vol.126, 450-460. Background: Patients with left ventricular assist devices presenting for noncardiac surgery are increasingly commonplace; however, little is known about their outcomes. Accordingly, the authors sought to determine the frequency of complications, risk factors, and staffing patterns. Methods: The authors performed a retrospective study at their academic tertiary […]
Read MoreIn adult patients undergoing internal fixation of a fracture of the femur, anterior 3-in-1 femoral block and posterior lumbar plexus block have been found to provide comparable analgesia in a recent clinical study. Although the anterior approach resulted in a higher percentage of incomplete blockade, pain scores and opioid requirements did not differ significantly from […]
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