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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) has historically been associated with illicit drug use among pregnant women. However, a study published in the April issue of the journal Pediatrics showed an increased likelihood of NAS among pregnant women were narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone. In addition, the study found that opioid type and duration of exposure […]
Read MoreThe use of cuffed tracheal tubes is increasingly popular in pediatric anesthesia, but investigators have found that there is a risk for increased trauma without proper diligence. “When I was a fellow, many of my colleagues started using MicroCuff [Halyard] tracheal tubes, especially in neonatal patients, where they proved much easier for us to manage […]
Read MoreStellate ganglion block shows promise in providing prolonged relief of chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A pilot 12-patient series by researchers from the Long Beach VA Healthcare System, while far from definitive, revealed that stellate ganglion block may also be effective in treating anxiety or depression. “I became interested in this after seeing the […]
Read MorePhysician anesthesiologists who participate in the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) have 18 new reporting measures to choose from, the ASA announced. The new measures will allow anesthesiologists to report on items “that matter to their patients and their practices,” according to J.P. Abenstein, MD, ASA president. Some of the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Holst LB et al., BMJ 2015 Mar 24; 350:h1354 A growing body of evidence suggests that restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategies are safe. In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized trials that involved 9800 patients, researchers compared benefits and harms of restrictive (triggers: hemoglobin, 7–9 g/dL; hematocrit, 24%–30%, or symptoms of anemia) versus […]
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