AUTHORS: Whitney, Madeline BA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(1):p 145-154, January 2025. BACKGROUND: Sugammadex, aprepitant, and fosaprepitant are increasingly used perioperatively. These medications may interfere with the effectiveness of hormonal contraception. This study assessed anesthesia providers’ use of sugammadex and aprepitant, their knowledge of interactions with hormonal birth control, and patient counseling practices to identify […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Rössler, Julian MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(1):p 110-118, January 2025. BACKGROUND: Administration of cholinesterase inhibitors in combination with anticholinergic drugs for reversal of neuromuscular blocks may precipitate delirium through impairment of central cholinergic transmission, which could be avoided by using sugammadex. Therefore, we tested the primary hypothesis that postoperative delirium is less common […]
Read MoreWe are forming a new group in Riverdale GA which is 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist and CRNA to join our new anesthesia group. Our care team will consist of 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Bread and Butter cases no heads, […]
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: Bleeser, Tom MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(1):p 175-184, January 2025. BACKGROUND: General anesthesia during pregnancy is not uncommon, for example, for trauma surgery, cerclage, or cesarean delivery. Current recommendations are to maintain maternal partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (paCO2) at 30 mm Hg, which is based solely on the […]
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