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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kotani T, Naito Y, Sonobe S, et al. Cureus 16(8): e65976. Abstract Deep dissecting hematoma (DDH) is a disease in which minor trauma leads to the formation of an extensive hematoma. If left untreated, this can result in significant skin necrosis. Therefore, early treatment following a precise diagnosis is essential. However, the complexity of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hasnain S, Shenava A, Garg I Cureus 16(7): e64256. Background and objective While transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial in cardiac surgery, the probe insertion can be challenging. This observational study aimed to identify predictive factors associated with difficult TEE probe insertion in adult cardiac surgery patients. Methods A total of 119 adult patients undergoing […]
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: Balasubramaniam G, Vichili Mohan S, Ramamurthy B Cureus 16(8): e66106. Abstract Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) presents significant challenges in airway management and postoperative care, especially in infants undergoing cleft palate repair. The most critical task for paediatric anaesthetists is securing the airway. The presence of aero-digestive disorders makes postoperative care equally challenging, which is […]
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