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In a drug safety communication issued today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is aware of recent reports “questioning” the safety of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines when used during pregnancy, but that it lacks adequate studies to change current recommendations. The benefits and risks of using prescription and OTC pain […]
Read MoreOpioid pain medications are widely prescribed among women of childbearing age, which is a “significant public health concern,” federal health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today. A new report published in the January 23 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows that roughly one fourth of privately insured women aged 15 to […]
Read MoreThe use of ultrasound to measure airway dimensions in order to predict difficult intubations has been proven reliable, potentially opening the door for its use in such situations. “The difficulty of airway management is one of the prime risks for mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing anesthesia,” said Faraj W. Abdallah, MD, assistant professor of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Holcomb JB et al. JAMA 2015 Feb 3. Compared with a 1:1:2 ratio, the 1:1:1 ratio improved hemostasis without causing more adverse effects, although mortality did not differ. In recent years, the dogma regarding large-volume crystalloid resuscitation in trauma patients has changed, with increased emphasis on including plasma and platelets in addition to red blood cells […]
Read MoreDespite effective new treatments for their disease, children with pulmonary hypertension (PHT) are still a high-risk group for serious complications and death related to anaesthesia and surgery, according to a study published in the February issue of the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia. “The risk for adverse events during anaesthesia in patients with PHT remains high, […]
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