Author: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management March 2023 Review leads to recommendations and warnings on the use of NSAIDs for pain. NSAIDs: Quick History Aspirin, the first nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID, was developed in 1897. It was not until the 1950s that non-aspirin NSAIDs became available and forever changed the treatment of pain. As […]
Read MoreСаrdiac Anesthesiologist April 2023 Fast track anesthesia schemes are multi-modal approaches that aim to reduce the physiological stress response to surgery, enhance recovery, and improve patient outcomes. These schemes typically involve several aspects of perioperative care, including anesthesia management, surgical technique, pain management, fluid management, and early mobilization. Here are some common fast track anesthesia schemes: […]
Read MoreAuthors: Basem B. Abdelmalak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F et al ASA Monitor April 2023, Vol. 87, 46–48. Developing leaders with a strong background in quality is essential for the optimal functioning of an anesthesiology department, perioperative services, hospitals, and health care systems. Anesthesiologists are uniquely positioned to instill and guide a culture of patient safety and quality […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sean W. Powers, D.O. et al Anesthesiology April 2023, Vol. 138, 441. Anesthesiology was consulted on an intubated 61-yr-old woman for difficulty ventilating secondary to a progressive air leak. A chest x-ray film that day (panel A) showed a circular area of lower density proximal to the endotracheal tube (ETT) tip. Computed tomographic scan revealed tracheal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kim Torrey Practical Pain Management. 2023 March/April;23(2). Medicare rolled out new codes effective January 1, including for bundled care, evaluation and management, telecare visits, and more. Learn how to report them properly for reimbursement. When pain practices enter a new year, it is always a good idea to evaluate whether any new CPT codes […]
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