Authors: Singley, Patrick M. MD et al A & A Practice: May 2022 – Volume 16 – Issue 5 – p e01586 Abstract One-lung ventilation (OLV) can be accomplished utilizing a double-lumen tube (DLT) and an endobronchial blocker (EBB) or intentionally placing a standard endotracheal tube (ETT) into a mainstem bronchus. However, secondary options must be […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club Authors: Getaw Worku Hassen et al J Emerg Med. 2022 Aug 28 BACKGROUND Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common presentation to the emergency department (ED). Dislocations are spontaneous or traumatic. Generally, a reduction is performed under procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA). Other approaches include the use of intra-articular lidocaine or, in rare […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Barreto Chang et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 4 BACKGROUND: Ketamine is typically used by anesthesiologists as an adjunct for general anesthesia and as a nonopioid analgesic. It has been explored for prevention of postoperative delirium, although results have been contradictory. In this study, we investigated the association of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Calderone, Alexander MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 08, 2022 Abstract Regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSo2) obtained from near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) provides valuable information during cardiac surgery. The rSo2 is calculated from the proportion of oxygenated to total hemoglobin in the cerebral vasculature. Root O3 cerebral oximetry (Masimo) allows for individual identification of changes in […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Sanjeet Singhota et al J Headache Pain. 2022 Sep 3; 23(1): 114 BACKGROUND Trigeminal neuralgia is an episodic severe neuralgic pain and can be managed both medically and surgically. If possible, this should be directed by a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of specialised surgeons, physicians, dentists, psychologists and specialist nurses with access […]
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