Authors: Adam J. Milam, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1205–1207. To the Editor: Cardiac surgery is associated with significant postoperative pain. Methadone reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption after cardiothoracic procedures, but the dosing of intraoperative methadone is unclear. Our previous investigation of this retrospective cohort found that the use of intraoperative methadone […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Fang-Fang Xu, M.S. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1119–1138. Background Acute liver injury is a disease characterized by severe liver dysfunction, caused by significant infiltration of immune cells and extensive cell death with a high mortality. Previous studies demonstrated that the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) played a crucial role in various liver […]
Read MoreAuthor: Martin J. London, M.D Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Intraoperative oxygen treatment, oxidative stress, and organ injury following cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:1106–16. PMID: 39110454. Liberal administration of oxygen (hyperoxia) is commonly used intraoperatively ostensibly to enhance patient safety, particularly during cardiac surgery, despite potential adverse effects on perioperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Haobo Ma, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1211–1212. In Reply: We thank Drs. Kumar and Jain1 for their interest in our study on the association between intraoperative use of phenylephrine, compared to ephedrine, and delirium after noncardiac surgery under general anesthesia. We appreciate the authors’ remarks emphasizing the importance of our […]
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