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Authors: Hernández-Hernández M et al Reumatología Clinica (Jun 2016) OBJECTIVES Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting diarthrodial joints, in which patients tend to perform less physical activity (PA) than recommended. This review focuses on the existing evidence about the relationship of PA and RA, specifically how the former influences joint inflammation, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Cook T et al British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) 117 (2), 182-90 (Aug 2016) BACKGROUND The 4th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ and Difficult Airway Society (NAP4) made recommendations to improve reliability and safety of airway management in hospitals. This survey examines its impact. METHODS A survey was sent to […]
Read MoreRespiratory depression occurs more often and is more severe in patients undergoing gastroenterologist-led colonoscopy than in those attended by an anesthesiologist during gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to a new study. Routine monitoring of tidal volumes and minute ventilation may help prevent respiratory depression in future cases, the researchers found. Monitoring respiratory function during sedation for GI […]
Read MoreUse of neuraxial anesthesia decreases the development of surgical site infections compared with general anesthesia after total joint arthroplasty, a meta-analysis has found. These findings may help support the use of neuraxial techniques in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways. “There are some smaller, observational studies suggesting that if you use spinal or epidural analgesia, […]
Read MoreDaniel J. Pallin, MD, MPH Reviewing Bhat R et al., Am J Emerg Med 2016 Sep 28; A single-center chart review shows that obese patients are at high risk for underdosing. Current recommendations are that succinylcholine and etomidate be dosed according to total body weight (1–1.5 mg/kg and 0.2–0.4 mg/kg, respectively). Investigators reviewed records from a single emergency […]
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