Authors: Arun T, Karim H R, Singha S K, et al. Cureus 16(6): e63380. Background: In the search for opioid-free anesthesia, notable numbers of drugs, singly or in combinations, have been tested with variable results. However, most of the drugs used are not as strong as opioids. Even if some non-opioid drugs are potent enough, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kaserer, Alexander MD, DESAIC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(3):p 496-498, March 2024. Managing acute bleeding in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains a major challenge. Blood loss and also the transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs), plasma, and platelets are associated with adverse outcomes and high costs. A systematic approach guided by point-of-care testing […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lim Yiqi O, Au-Yong A Cureus 16(8): e65937. Abstract Anterior neck haematoma is a rare but potentially fatal emergency due to airway obstruction after a surgical intervention of the neck. Complete airway obstruction can be rapid and deteriorate exponentially. In a patient with a previously normal laryngeal view during his Sistrunk procedure, we describe […]
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: Guido Mazzinari, PhD et al Anesthesiology July 2024. Background The influence of high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) with recruitment maneuvers on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications after surgery is still not definitively established. Bayesian analysis can help to gain further insights from the available data and provide a probabilistic framework that is easier […]
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