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Authors: SM Brown FRCA; JR Sneyd FRCA BJA Education. 2016;16(3):87-91. Introduction Nitrous oxide (N2O) was first isolated by Joseph Priestly in 1772 and subsequently recognized for its analgesic properties by Humphrey Davy in 1799. Davy has actually invented a new pleasure, for which language has no name. Oh Tom! I am going for more this evening; […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology 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 […]
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