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Anesthesiology 7 2016, Vol.125, 46-61 Authors: Frédérique Hovaguimian, M.D. et al Background: Blood transfusions are associated with morbidity and mortality. However, restrictive thresholds could harm patients less able to tolerate anemia. Using a context-specific approach (according to patient characteristics and clinical settings), the authors conducted a systematic review to quantify the effects of transfusion strategies. Methods: The authors searched MEDLINE, […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology published on 6 2016 Authors: Vanessa L. Kronzer, B.A. et al Background: No study has rigorously explored the characteristics of surgical patients with recent preoperative falls. Our objective was to describe the essential features of preoperative falls and determine whether they are associated with preoperative functional dependence and poor quality of life. Methods: This was an observational […]
Read MoreBy Carly C. Barron, MSc; Andre Y. Denault, PhD, ABIM-CCM; and Manoj M. Lalu MD, PhD Central venous catheterization is a common procedure with more than 5 million central venous catheters (CVC) implanted each year in the United States.1,2 Approximately 8% of hospitalized patients require central venous access during the course of their hospital stay.2 Appropriate […]
Read MoreBy Ian Yuan, MD, and Jeffrey M. Feldman, MD, MSE Two patients come into a hospital for elective knee replacements. Their surgeries are uneventful, but both are found to have surgical site infections in follow-up visits. In the first patient, the anesthesia professional forgets to give antibiotics prior to the start of the procedure. The […]
Read Moreby Tao Shen, MBBS, and Edward A. Bittner, MD, PhD, MSEd High tidal volume (TV) (10-15mL/kg) mechanical ventilation has been historically encouraged for anesthetized patients in the OR, especially for abdominal and thoracic procedures. This practice was based on a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1963. It followed a series of 18 […]
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