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Povidone iodine vs chlorhexidine gluconate in alcohol for preoperative skin antisepsis: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 332:541–9. PMID: 38884982. Author: Jamie Sleigh, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The World Health Organization recommends chlorhexidine solutions over povidone iodine solutions for surgical skin preparation. This advice is based on meta-analyses suggesting that chlorhexidine achieves better […]
Read MoreAuthors: Maxwell B. Baker, M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1213–1215. To the Editor: We read with great enthusiasm the manuscript by Richards et al. titled “Damage Control Resuscitation in Traumatic Hemorrhage: It Is More Than Fixing the Holes and Filling the Tank.” This comprehensive review significantly contributes to our understanding of resuscitation strategies in traumatic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Scott Hughey, M.D., L.C.D.R., M.C., U.S.N. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1212–1213. To the Editor: We were pleased to read the Clinical Focus Review by Richards et al., “Damage Control Resuscitation in Traumatic Hemorrhage: It Is More Than Fixing the Holes and Filling the Tank” in the March 2024 issue of Anesthesiology. This review is one […]
Read MoreAuthors: Adam J. Milam, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1205–1207. To the Editor: Cardiac surgery is associated with significant postoperative pain. Methadone reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption after cardiothoracic procedures, but the dosing of intraoperative methadone is unclear. Our previous investigation of this retrospective cohort found that the use of intraoperative methadone […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fang-Fang Xu, M.S. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1119–1138. Background Acute liver injury is a disease characterized by severe liver dysfunction, caused by significant infiltration of immune cells and extensive cell death with a high mortality. Previous studies demonstrated that the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) played a crucial role in various liver […]
Read MoreAuthor: Martin J. London, M.D Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Intraoperative oxygen treatment, oxidative stress, and organ injury following cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:1106–16. PMID: 39110454. Liberal administration of oxygen (hyperoxia) is commonly used intraoperatively ostensibly to enhance patient safety, particularly during cardiac surgery, despite potential adverse effects on perioperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Haobo Ma, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1211–1212. In Reply: We thank Drs. Kumar and Jain1 for their interest in our study on the association between intraoperative use of phenylephrine, compared to ephedrine, and delirium after noncardiac surgery under general anesthesia. We appreciate the authors’ remarks emphasizing the importance of our […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ashish Kumar, M.D.; Amit Jain, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1209–1210. To the Editor: We read with a great interest the multicenter retrospective cohort study by Ma et al. demonstrating higher odds of developing postoperative delirium with phenylephrine use in comparison to ephedrine for the management of intraoperative hypotension. Additionally, a dose-dependent effect of phenylephrine on the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dario Massari, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1200–1202. To the Editor: Criticism regarding the predictive abilities of the Hypotension Prediction Index software has recently emerged1 and it was suggested that the performance of Hypotension Prediction Index software should be compared to that of linearly extrapolated mean arterial pressure (MAP) and single MAP values. Moreover, […]
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