Authors: Pavel S. Roshanov, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology 1 2017, Vol.126, 16-27. Background: The effect on cardiovascular outcomes of withholding angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers in chronic users before noncardiac surgery is unknown. Methods: In this international prospective cohort study, the authors analyzed data from 14,687 patients (including 4,802 angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paul A. Stricker, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016 Background: The Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group established the Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Perioperative Registry to elucidate practices and outcomes in children with craniosynostosis undergoing complex cranial vault reconstruction and inform quality improvement efforts. The aim of this study is to determine perioperative management, outcomes, […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Andrew J. Toner, F.R.C.A. et al Anesthesiology published on December 8, 2016. Background: Glucocorticoids are increasingly used perioperatively, principally to prevent nausea and vomiting. Safety concerns focus on the potential for hyperglycemia and increased infection. The authors hypothesized that glucocorticoids predispose to such adverse outcomes in a dose-dependent fashion after elective noncardiac surgery. Methods: The authors […]
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