We 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 […]

Authors: Duarte F F, Dias N M Cureus 16(8): e65940. Abstract Myelomeningocele (MMC) is an in-utero closure defect of the posterior portion of the neural tube, and it is the most common neural tube defect (NTD) compatible with life. It is usually associated with other congenital malformations, such as hydrocephalus and Chiari type 2 syndrome. […]

Authors: Mei Li, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology July 2024. Background As a mechanosensitive cation channel and key regulator of vascular barrier function, endothelial transient receptor potential vanilloid-type 4 (TRPV4) contributes critically to ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) and edema formation. Ca2+ influx via TRPV4 can activate Ca2+-activated K + (KCa) channels, categorized into small (SK1-3), intermediate (IK1), and big […]

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, […]

Authors: 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 […]

Authors: 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 […]

We 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 […]

Authors: 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 […]

Authors: Sean Coeckelenbergh, MD PhD et al  Anesthesiology July 2024. Background Fluid therapy during major hepatic resection aims at minimizing fluids during the dissection phase to reduce central venous pressure (CVP), retrograde liver blood flow, and venous bleeding. This strategy, however, may lead to hyperlactatemia. The Acumen™ Assisted Fluid Management system uses novel decision support […]

Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Contribution of the patient microbiome to surgical site infection and antibiotic prophylaxis failure in spine surgery. Sci Transl Med 2024; 16:eadk8222. PMID: 38598612. Surgical site infection affects 1 in 30 procedures and represents the costliest complication of surgery. However, it is elusive whether surgical site infections are caused by exogenous […]