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Authors: Magdalena Serra et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(78) Background: The use of elastomeric devices for ambulatory intravenous pain treatment in Major Ambulatory Surgery (MAS) has been described to improve postoperative pain management. The objective of the study was to describe the first 3 years experience of the use of elastomeric devices for ambulatory intravenous pain treatment in […]
Read MoreA Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Wenwen Zhai et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(80) Background: Ultrasound guidance has reduced the amount of local anesthetics to achieve a successful block. Previous studies of the relationship between the volume or concentration of local anesthetics and the effects of the block were based on relatively high doses of local anesthetics. We tested […]
Read MoreBy Timothy J. Atkinson, PharmD, BCPS et al It takes years to develop relationships of trust with patients yet only seconds to destroy those relationships with false accusations. How to deftly handle abnormal urine drug tests (UDTs), therefore, becomes a critical skill when working in pain management. Three general principles are important when interpreting results from UDTs: […]
Read MoreLetter to the Editor Ivan Hronek, MD The term “monitored anesthesia care” (MAC) was introduced in 19861 to improve on the term “anesthesia standby” used up until then, with the term “standby” being hard to defend when payment was requested. However, the words monitored anesthesia care do not discriminate by themselves from other types of anesthesia […]
Read MoreBoth endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and supraglottic airways (SGAs) are safe airway management options for outpatient sinus surgery. Early results from a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study suggest that, for the most part, there is no difference in outcomes or complications between the two methods. The study focused on differences in postoperative complications, such as nausea and […]
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