Authors: Bruno M. Ribeiro, P.T. et al Anesthesiology April 2024, Vol. 140, 752–764. Background Lower fractional inspired oxygen tension (Fio2) during general anesthesia can reduce lung atelectasis. The objectives are to evaluate the effect of two Fio2 (0.4 and 1) during low positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ventilation over lung perfusion distribution, volume, and regional ventilation. These variables were […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tong J. Gan, M.D. et al Anesthesiology April 2024, Vol. 140, 690–700. Background Propofol is an intravenous anesthetic associated with hypotension, respiratory depression, and injection-site pain. HSK3486 injectable emulsion (ciprofol) is a 2,6-disubstituted phenol derivative with fast onset and quick, stable recovery. Previous studies support HSK3486 as an effective, safe anesthetic with substantially less injection-site […]
Read MoreAuthors: Evans A et al Cureus 15(6): e40197. doi:10.7759/cureus.40197 Introduction Needle insertion and visualisation skills needed for ultrasound (US)-guided procedures can be challenging to acquire. The novel NeedleTrainer device superimposes a digital holographic needle on a real-time US image display without puncturing a surface. The aim of this randomised control study was to compare the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Bradley A. Fritz, MD, MSCI ASA Monitor April 2024, Vol. 88, 35–36. Figure: Prototype graphical user interface integrated into the electronic health record. A) Census view with summaries for all operating room patients. B) Patient detail view (two screenshots merged together because this view requires scrolling). Anesth Analg June 2023;doi 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006577 The OR and ICU are two […]
Read MoreAuthors: Khan S et al Cureus 15(4): e37642. doi:10.7759/cureus.37642 Abstract Thoracic epidural placement is considered the gold standard for pain management for abdominal or thoracic surgery. It provides analgesia superior to that provided by opioids with a decreased risk of pulmonary complications. Insertion of a thoracic epidural catheter requires the knowledge and expertise of an […]
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