Authors: Ling Xiong, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024. doi: Background The incidence of central venous catheter-related thrombosis and the long-term effects of thrombosis on catheterized veins in neonates is unknown. We therefore determined the incidence of central venous thrombosis, identified associated risk factors, and evaluated outcomes at 6 months. Methods We enrolled neonates aged […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yuki Kuruma, MD et al Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Figure 1: Interactive MED Simulation created for TEI 3. You are taking care of a 64-year-old male undergoing an above-the-knee amputation under general anesthesia. Despite a stable intraoperative course, his heart rhythm suddenly changes to atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot For individuals living with chronic pain, finding effective, low-impact ways to manage symptoms is crucial. Aquatic therapy, a type of physical therapy performed in water, has become increasingly popular as a gentle and effective approach to pain management. This therapy utilizes the natural properties of water to create a safe […]
Read MoreAuthors: Michael G. Fitzsimons, MD et al ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 1–6. Death by suicide has been a widespread occurrence in antiquity across cultures. Physicians are not spared from this tragic end, with the first reported opinion in 1858 (A Manual of Psychological Medicine. 1858). This unfortunate problem has been studied for over 150 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yasuko Mano, MD, MPH; Nima Saboori, MD; Janak Chandrasoma, MD; Justyne Decker, MD Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Communication failures in the clinical setting lead to poor outcomes in patient care.1,2 In particular, patients with low English proficiency (LEP) have been shown to experience less patient-centered care, utilize health care less frequently, […]
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