AUTHORS: Zhang, Lei MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 710-722, March 2025. BACKGROUND: In elderly individuals, excessive lactate levels in the brain may be associated with the development of cognitive impairment after surgery, including delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR). Since the origin of this increased lactate is unknown, here we assessed associations between metabolic pathways […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ahmed, Meah T. BS-BME et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 655-664, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Assessing recovery after general anesthesia is complicated because patients must be sufficiently arousable to pay attention to the verbal instructions probing cognitive function. All delirium screens that have been used in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) rely heavily on a patient’s […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ponthus, Simon MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 646-654, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Critical incidents and mortality related to anesthesia are more frequently observed in low- and middle-income countries in comparison to high-income countries. The difficulties linked to anesthesia in rural areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania have limited documentation. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dan Cole, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 Recent data continue to confirm the epidemic of preventable harm in American health care. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General released a report titled “Adverse Events in Hospitals: A Quarter of Medicare Patients […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
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