Authors: Charles F. Minto, F.A.N.Z.C.A., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 412–413. In Reply: We appreciate the interest from Sarraf et al. in our recent clinical focus review of the drug titration paradox.  Although their insights on anesthesiologists’ dosing strategies are appreciated, their control systems’ engineering-based interpretation might overlook the statistical and mathematical underpinnings of the […]

Authors: Elie Sarraf, M.D., C.M. et al  Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 411–412. To the Editor: We continue to read with great interest the description of the drug titration paradox by Minto et al.  They are, in essence, describing a classical control theory problem on how to tune a control system, with an anesthesiologist being at the center […]

Authors: Mandabach M, Deichmann P, Massoll A, et al. Cureus 16(7): e64235. Introduction: Baclofen, a clinically available GABAB receptor agonist, produces nonopioid analgesia in multiple models of pain but has had limited studies related to perioperative pain control. The present study seeks to study effects of baclofen on postoperative pain measures and opioid use in adult patients subjected […]

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: Murugesan N, Kamalnath A, Ranjan R V, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66241. Background and aims Laryngoscopy and intubation cause an increased sympatho-adrenergic pressor response, which can be detrimental to patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc. Various drugs and manoeuvres have been tried to reduce the pressor response with acceptable results but the quest for […]

Authors: Lodha S, Loriaux D, Faulkner A L, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66308. Abstract Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are commonly used in the management of multiple diseases, including hypertension, arrhythmia, and vasospastic disorder. Nimodipine, a dihydropyridine CCB, has demonstrated utility in preserving hearing following vestibular schwannoma resection surgery. Due to its widespread use, CCB overdose is common. […]

Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. An electroencephalogram microdisplay to visualize neuronal activity on the brain surface. Sci Transl Med 2024; 16:eadj7257. PMID: 38657026. Ideally, neurosurgeons would be able to resect all pathologic brain tissue without disrupting any of the surrounding healthy tissue. However, existing methods to identify the pathologic tissue boundaries are not very accurate. […]

Authors: Karachanidi S, Paraskeva A, Theodosopoulou P, et al. Cureus 16(7): e65073. Introduction: Ondansetron, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist, has been proven to be effective in the prevention of spinal-induced hypotension for elective cesarean section. Methods: A total of 138 primigravida parturients scheduled for elective cesarean section were randomly assigned to three groups. Groups […]

Authors:  Humane S, Jaykar S, Garg I, et al. Cureus 16(6): e63424. Abstract Tracheal resection and anastomosis are among the most challenging surgeries. Advancements in this field have made a variety of surgical, anesthetic, and airway management options possible. This procedure calls for multidisciplinary preoperative planning and close communication during surgery and recovery. Here, we […]

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 […]