⭐ Recognized by FeedSpot: #12 Best Anesthesiology Blog Worldwide

Uncategorized Published - 29 September, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Intravenous Waveform Analysis Responsiveness to Subclinical Hemorrhage in a Rat Model

AUTHORS: Barajas, Matthew B. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(5):p 941-948, May 2023. BACKGROUND: Early detection and quantification of perioperative hemorrhage remains challenging. Peripheral intravenous waveform analysis (PIVA) is a novel method that uses a standard intravenous catheter to detect interval hemorrhage. We hypothesize that subclinical blood loss of 2% of the estimated blood volume […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 28 September, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
In Vitro Analysis of Platelet Adhesion, Aggregation, and Surface GP1bα Expression in Stored Refrigerated Whole Blood

AUTHORS: Keneally, Ryan J. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(5):p 920-926, May 2023. BACKGROUND:  Warm, fresh whole blood (WB) has been used by the US military to treat casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. Based on data in that setting, cold-stored WB has been used to treat hemorrhagic shock and severe bleeding in civilian trauma patients […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 28 September, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Peri-Intubation Hypoxia After Delayed Versus Rapid Sequence Intubation in Critically Injured Patients on Arrival to Trauma Triage

AUTHORS: Bandyopadhyay, Anjishnujit DM et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(5):p 913-919, May 2023. BACKGROUND: Critically injured patients who are agitated and delirious on arrival do not allow optimal preoxygenation in the emergency area. We investigated whether the administration of intravenous (IV) ketamine 3 minutes before administration of a muscle relaxant is associated with better oxygen saturation […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 28 September, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Transnasal Videoendoscopy for Preoperative Airway Risk Stratification

AUTHORS: Barclay-Steuart, Alexander MD, MBA et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(6):p 1164-1173, June 2023. | BACKGROUND: Transnasal flexible videoendoscopy (TVE) of the larynx is a standard of care for the detection and staging of pharyngolaryngeal lesions in otorhinolaryngology. Patients frequently present with existing TVE examinations before anesthesia. Although these patients are considered high risk, the diagnostic value […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 28 September, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Where are Anesthesia Healthcare Workers? Strained but Still Out and About

Author: Adaora M. Chima, MBBS, MPH IARS Newsletter Issue 4 Healthcare worker shortages are a growing problem on a global scale. Anesthesia care delivery has not escaped this phenomenon, a dilemma that was the focus of a panel session, “The Anesthesia Workforce: Who’s Doing the Work?” that closed out the IARS 2023 Annual Meeting on […]

Read More