Author: Erica Carbajal Becker’s Hospital Review Hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids amid a new shortage of supplies — the latest example of fallout from Hurricane Helene. Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham held a press call Oct. 3, saying Baxter International, the nation’s largest supplier of IV solutions, sent a letter to the […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hyoungkyu Kim, Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 681–692. Background Although remimazolam is used as a general anesthetic in elderly patients due to its hemodynamic stability, the electroencephalogram characteristics of remimazolam are not well known. The purpose of this study was to identify the electroencephalographic features of remimazolam-induced unconsciousness in elderly patients and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Giovanni Landoni et al N Engl J Med . 2024 Aug 22;391(8):687-698. Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious and common complication of cardiac surgery, for which reduced kidney perfusion is a key contributing factor. Intravenous amino acids increase kidney perfusion and recruit renal functional reserve. However, the efficacy of amino acids in reducing the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jonathan M. Tan, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.I. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 629–631. “As an ever-evolving medical discipline, addressing disparities in healthcare delivery should be an important priority in anesthesiology.” On a busy day in the operating rooms of a pediatric hospital, a surgical cancellation or patient no-show can seem like an inconsequential occurrence. […]
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