Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 206–218 Authors: Epstein, Richard H. MD et al BACKGROUND: The American Society of Anesthesiologists has embraced the concept of the Perioperative Surgical Home as a means through which anesthesiologists can add value to the health systems in which they practice. One key […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 167–171 Authors: Zanaty, Ola M. MD, PhD et al BACKGROUND: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of nebulized dexmedetomidine, nebulized ketamine, and the combination of these drugs for premedication in pediatric outpatient dental surgeries. METHODS: A […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 159–164 Authors: Lavoie, Anne MD et al BACKGROUND: Prophylactic administration of oxytocin as a part of active management of the third stage of labor reduces the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Prophylactic oxytocin is often administered as an infusion rather than a bolus. […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 149–158 Authors: Heesen, Michael MD et al BACKGROUND: Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) has gained popularity, but it is still unclear whether adding a background infusion confers any benefit. METHODS: A systematic literature search in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, LILACS, CENTRAL, Clinicaltrials.gov, and ISI […]
Read MoreAnesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 127–139 Authors: Mark, Lynette J. MD et al BACKGROUND: Difficult airway cases can quickly become emergencies, increasing the risk of life-threatening complications or death. Emergency airway management outside the operating room is particularly challenging. METHODS: We developed a quality improvement program—the Difficult […]
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