Authors: Amit K. Saha, Ph.D.; Scott Segal, M.D., M.H.C.M. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 813–814. In Reply: We appreciate the interest expressed in the letter by Kulhari et al. for our recent article on structured handoffs among anesthesia providers. The authors raise two salient points regarding the investigation. First, they point out the importance of education in handoff improvement […]
Read MoreAuthors: Manickam A, Fathima K, Bagri V A, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70756. doi:10.7759/cureus.70756 Abstract Anesthetic management of patients with mitochondrial disease requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of its pathophysiology to ensure the safe conduct of anesthesia. Our case report illustrates the importance of careful anesthetic planning and execution for a four-year-old undergoing full […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sajal Kulhari, B.A. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 812–813. To the Editor: We read with great interest Drs. Saha and Segal’s recent article in which they conducted a large, retrospective study evaluating the relationship between intraoperative transitions of anesthesia care and postoperative outcomes, and the ameliorating effect of standardized handoff. As the authors highlight, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dixon B, Cohler S, DeGrauw J, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70824. doi:10.7759/cureus.70824 Abstract One-lung ventilation presents unique challenges for the anesthesiologist. We present a case where the patient underwent robotic bronchoscopy to mark the lesion locations before bilateral wedge resections and a unilateral lobectomy. An 8.5 mm endotracheal tube was used to facilitate the […]
Read MoreAuthors: O’Carroll J, Zucco L, Warwick E, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70851. doi:10.7759/cureus.70851 Background Variability in obstetric anaesthetia practice and care delivered within the UK is under-explored. The ObsQoR study explored structures, processes, and outcomes of obstetric anaesthesia in 107 hospitals within the UK’s National Health Service, and the results of the hospital-level survey are […]
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: Isabelle T. Yang, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 806. In Reply: We thank Drs. Ji and Cui, and Drs. Pino and Thomas for their responses to our letter. Drs. Ji and Cui note that we did not fully describe preoxygenation practices or define oxygen desaturation in our letter. We regret this omission, which was partly […]
Read MoreAuthors: Richard M. Pino, M.D., Ph.D.; Mack A. Thomas, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 805. To the Editor: In a recent report of awake flexible bronchoscopic intubations, Yang et al. described associated events that included hemodynamic instability and desaturation. Midazolam, propofol, fentanyl, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine were listed as the anesthetic agents. Droperidol was one of the first drugs […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA no call Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. Interested? […]
Read MoreAuthors: Heyu Ji, M.D.; Xulei Cui, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 804. To the Editor: We read with interest the research letter in the journal by Yang et al., which provides an analysis of the success rate of awake flexible bronchoscopic intubation in patients with a high burden of illness. While the study reports a commendable 100% success […]
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