Authors: Tran M D, Davies J, Himstead A S, et al. ( Cureus 16(10): e70866. doi:10.7759/cureus.70866 Abstract Gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the head and neck are a common etiology of traumatic brain injury. Tangential GSWs (TGSWs) are a subset of GSWs wherein the missile penetrates tissue adjacent to the cranium, causing varying degrees of intracranial […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sharma V, Tudimilla S, Yerramshetty M (October 05, 2024 Cureus 16(10): e70886. doi:10.7759/cureus.70886 Abstract Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) accounts for a small percentage of all congenital heart diseases (CHD) and occurs with a rare incidence in live births. It is a frequently diagnosed cardiac defect in infancy, though some patients present later with severe […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review The American Hospital Association called on President Biden to declare the current intravenous IV solution shortage a national emergency in an Oct. 7 news release, citing significant challenges for healthcare providers across the U.S. The action follows the closure of the Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter International plant in Marion, N.C., due to […]
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 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: Martin Soehle, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.B.A. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 809–811. In Reply: We thank Drs. Dworschak and Pataraia for their interest and thoughtful comments regarding our recent publication on the effect of brain death on regional cerebral oxygenation (rScO2) as determined by near-infrared spectroscopy. Their concerns relate to our statement that brain perfusion […]
Read MoreAuthors: Azizullah A, Yousuf M S, Siddiqui K M, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70975. doi:10.7759/cureus.70975 Background Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) presents significant challenges in its management, not only due to the technical complexity of the procedure but also because it is primarily performed on elderly patients who often have multiple comorbidities, making perioperative care […]
Read MoreAuthors: Martin Dworschak, M.D., M.B.A.; Ekaterina Pataraia, M.D., M.B.A. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 808–809. To the Editor: We read with great interest the article by Soehle et al., recently published in this journal. They used three devices employing near-infrared spectroscopy technology (i.e., the INVOS 5100 C and the INVOS 7100 [Medtronic Inc., USA] and the ForeSight Elite [Edwards […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pinto A, Dinis R, Godinho P, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70899. doi:10.7759/cureus.70899 Abstract Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by muscle rigidity and episodic spasms that involve axial and limb musculature. It has important implications during anesthesia, as it leads to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-mediated inhibitory networks malfunction. This report […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bhalsod D, Taksande K, Paul A, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70907. doi:10.7759/cureus.70907 Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is highly prevalent in the elderly population and generally causes disabling pain and dysfunction. Thus, knee OA has become one of the most common indications for total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Neuraxial anaesthesia management in patients […]
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