My Esteemed Readers and Knowledge Seekers, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your patience during my brief absence. The reason for the pause? I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes building something new—a fresh, improved website designed to enhance your reading experience! As with any major project, the transition […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Markham, Travis MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 280-289, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The difficult airway is frequently encountered across many scenarios. The extreme form is a “cannot intubate and cannot oxygenate” scenario, which lacks a reliable rescue technique. Previous case reports or studies with small sample sizes indicate the feasibility and efficiency of an […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Deng, Xialin MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia December 2024. BACKGROUND: Timely and effective analgesia after tonsillectomy in children is crucial, but there is currently no consensus on the optimal analgesics. This analysis aimed to identify the most effective for this surgery. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (random-effects model) of […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Do, Veena M. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia December 2024. BACKGROUND: This study examined the association between opioid-use disorder (OUD)-related diagnoses (eg, opioid dependence) and social determinants of health (SDoH) among patients with chronic pain. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed using the All of Us dataset (including >70,000 patients) to measure associations […]
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