Authors: Charlotte Lindsay, M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 904–912. Background Trauma hemorrhage induces a coagulopathy with a high associated mortality rate. The Implementing Treatment Algorithms for the Correction of Trauma Induced Coagulopathy (ITACTIC) randomized trial tested two goal-directed treatment algorithms for coagulation management: one guided by conventional coagulation tests and one by viscoelastic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fabien Swisser, M.D et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 891–903. Background Walking ability is a key factor in enhanced recovery after foot ambulatory surgery. Plantar compartment block offers an analgesic alternative to popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) for hallux valgus surgery. The objective of this study was to compare these two regional anesthesia strategies […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sean Coeckelenbergh, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 881–890. Background Fluid therapy during major hepatic resection aims at minimizing fluids during the dissection phase to reduce central venous pressure, retrograde liver blood flow, and venous bleeding. This strategy, however, may lead to hyperlactatemia. The Acumen assisted fluid management system uses novel decision […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Overall employment among anesthesiologists is expected to grow 2.6% through 2032, according to a 2024 Medicus white paper. These are the states with the highest amount of employed anesthesiologists: California: 5,380 employed anesthesiologists Michigan: 2,050 Massachusetts: 1,880 New York: 1,500 Ohio: 1,460
Read MoreAuthor: Heather Landi Fierce Healthcare Baxter International said Thursday it anticipates restarting its highest-throughput IV solutions manufacturing line within the next week. Initial batches will be manufactured concurrently with ongoing quality activities and would only be released in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements to ensure the quality and safety of the products, the company said […]
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