Authors: Benjamin Bergis, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, 554–565. Background Hemorrhagic shock (HS) and rhabdomyolysis (RM) are two important risk factors for acute kidney injury after severe trauma; however, the effects of the combination of RM and HS on kidney function are unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rachel Hadler, M.D.; Rebecca A. Aslakson, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, 440–442. “[A]rming anesthesiologists with the tools to provide patient-centered, meaningful perioperative care has the potential to both increase goal-concordant care delivery and reduce clinician moral conflict, moral distress, and burnout.” Although preoperative “required reconsideration” for individuals with pre-existing treatment limitations (i.e., do-not-attempt-resuscitation or […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Andexanet for factor Xa inhibitor–associated acute intracerebral hemorrhage. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:1745–55. PMID: 38749032. Patients sustaining acute intracerebral hemorrhage on anticoagulants are at increased risk for hematoma expansion. Factor Xa inhibitors are now widely used for chronic anticoagulation, and before the release of andexanet alfa, no specific reversal […]
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 MoreAuthor: Daniel I. Sessler, M.D. Anesthesiology September 2024, Vol. 141, 428–430. Intraoperative mortality is now so low that it is hard to quantify. In contrast, postoperative mortality remains frequent and is arguably the third leading cause of death worldwide. Bleeding-related and cardiovascular complications are the most common causes of 30-day postoperative mortality. Among cardiovascular complications, […]
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