-
-
Call more information
660-596-2224 -
Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 283–289 AUTHORS: Zhang, Wei et al BACKGROUND: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and resource utilization. Current prediction models for postoperative AF are based primarily on Western populations. In this study, we sought to develop a clinical prediction […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: June 1, 2016 Authors: Ammar, Yoann MD et al Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is a rare and potentially severe complication of endotracheal intubation characterized by a tubular pseudomembrane that obstructs the trachea and induces clinical symptoms of airway obstruction after extubation. In this report, we reviewed and summarized all published cases […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 452–473 Authors: Chung, Frances MBBS, FRCPC et al The purpose of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine guideline on preoperative screening and assessment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is to present recommendations based on the available clinical evidence […]
Read MoreAn innovative, minimally invasive endoscopic approach to lumbar fusion spinal surgery under conscious sedation shows success as a feasible alternative to traditional lumbar spine fusion, allowing for faster recovery without general anesthesia or intubation, a case series suggests. “When used in select patients, this approach offers excellent improvement rates win pain and disability with a […]
Read MoreTwo new studies published in the Lancet call into question previous reports that suggest weekend staffing at hospitals is linked to higher patient mortality. One study looked specifically at acute stroke care and found no weekend effect on mortality, but found quality of care is inconsistent throughout the week. Therefore, the authors say, addressing only weekend care […]
Read More