Anesthesiology May 2024, Vol. 140, A13–A15. Cortical regulation of helping behaviour towards others in pain. Nature 2024; 626:136–44. PMID: 38267578. Article Selection: Cyril Rivat, Ph.D. Image: Adobe Stock. Prosocial behaviors are pivotal for promoting survival and social cohesion among animals. Injury triggers instinctive responses alleviating pain and reducing infection risks through behaviors like licking. In social […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology May 2024, Vol. 140, A13–A15. The impact of bed rest on human skeletal muscle metabolism. Cell Rep Med 2024; 5:101372. PMID: 38232697. Article Selection: Charles Emala, M.D. Image: Adobe Stock. Prolonged physical inactivity results in detrimental alterations in many physiologic processes including insulin insensitivity, but the kinetics and cellular mechanisms of these changes in human […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jessica C. Martin, Ph.D., B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Eng et al Anesthesiology May 2024, Vol. 140, 890–905. Background High-density electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring remains underutilized in clinical anesthesia, despite its obvious utility in unraveling the profound physiologic impact of these agents on central nervous system functioning. In school-aged children, the routine practice of rapid induction with high concentrations […]
Read MoreAuthors: Michael Mazzeffi, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., F.A.S.A.; Jacob Gutsche, M.D. Anesthesiology May 2024, Vol. 140, 887–889. “Cardiac output cannot be accurately measured during veno-venous ECMO using traditional pulmonary artery catheter thermodilution because recirculation in the ECMO circuit tends to overestimate true cardiac output.” Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a widely accepted therapy for adults with […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nasir Hussain, M.D., M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology May 2024, Vol. 140, 906–919. Background Liposomal bupivacaine is reported to prolong the duration of analgesia when used for abdominal fascial plane blocks compared to plain local anesthetics; however, evidence from randomized trials is mixed. This meta-analysis aims to compare the analgesic effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine to plain […]
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