Authors: Azamfirei, Razvan MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 263-271, August 2024. Inadequate perioperative pain control has deleterious effects on children’s development and can lead to heightened pain experiences and the avoidance of future medical procedures. Reports of perioperative use of methadone in children are increasing, as it has a favorable pharmacodynamic profile; however, the […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Law, Tyler J. MD, MSc, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(1):p 15-24, July 2024. BACKGROUND: There is a large global deficit of anesthesia providers. In 2016, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) conducted a survey to count the number of anesthesia providers worldwide. Much work has taken place since then to strengthen […]
Read MoreAuthor: Steven Cohen, M.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15 A multi-ancestry genetic study of pain intensity in 598,339 veterans. Nat Med 2024; 30:1075–84. PMID: 38429522. Genetics has been shown to account for between 25% and up to 60% of pain, which can span the spectrum between pain sensitivity and tolerance, response to analgesics, and […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Choi, Una E. BA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 254-261, August 2024. | CKGROUND: Perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusions increase venous thromboembolic (VTE) events. Although a previous study found that plasma resuscitation after trauma was associated with increased VTE, the risk associated with additional perioperative plasma is unknown. METHODS: A US claims and EHR […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Advances in technology and the cost effectiveness of ASCs have made them a fast-growing market. Here are 10 key takeaways: 1. Fast growth. The ASC market is projected to reach $60 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2023 to 2030. Advancements in technology and devices are […]
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