Author: Shahla Siddiqui, MD, MS, FCCM et al ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 30. Although the use of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary edema was described by Barach in 1938, PEEP did not enter routine clinical practice until the late 1960s, when it was used by Gregory and colleagues in neonates with respiratory […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jenna Fletcher MedicalNewsToday February 1, 2023 There are several ways a person can help manage sciatic nerve pain at night, including adjusting sleep positions and trying pain relief remedies before bed. Sciatic nerve pain typically starts in the lower back or buttocks and radiates to the back of the thigh and legs or feet. […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Thibaut Vanneste et al Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2023 Jan 18 BACKGROUND Radiofrequency (RF) treatment of the genicular nerves has the potential to reduce chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis or persistent postsurgical pain, however, a direct comparison between the two main modalities METHODS This double blind, non-inferiority, pilot, randomized controlled […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amy Murnan MedicalNewsToday January 26, 2023 The pituitary gland is a small gland that sits behind the bridge of the nose, beneath the brain. Tumors around this gland may cause various types of headaches, but they often cause pain in the forehead. This information comes from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Most pituitary tumors […]
Read MoreASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 20. UpToDate® and ASA Monitor are collaborating to present select content abstracts on “What’s New in Anesthesiology.” UpToDate is an evidence-based, clinical support resource used worldwide by health care practitioners to make decisions at the point of care. For complete, current “What’s New” content, or to become a subscriber for full […]
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