Authors: Xu W, Liu N, Kim M Y, et al. Cureus 16(9): e69795. Introduction Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique though effective analgesia remains a challenge. Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has gained popularity due to its ease and safety of placement. In this study, we evaluated the analgesic efficacy of […]
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 call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]
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 MoreASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 26. A 70-year-old patient with aortic stenosis and no other notable medical history is undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. According to a recent study comparing outcomes at three years between TAVR and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients at low surgical risk, which of the following […]
Read MoreAuthors: Khatri S, et al Cureus 16(9): e69782. Abstract The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has gained popularity as an airway management device in the perioperative setting due to its ease of use, reduced invasiveness compared to endotracheal intubation, and lower incidence of complications. However, hiccups, though relatively uncommon, can pose a significant challenge during the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ibrahim S et al Cureus 16(9): e69977 Background Hypotension during spinal anesthesia occurs due to sympathetic nervous system blockade, resulting in decreased systemic vascular resistance and reduced cardiac output. Due to reduced sympathetic tone, peripheral arterial vasodilatation and blood pooling in lower limbs due to venodilatation occur, reducing preload to the heart and stroke […]
Read MoreAuthors: Id El Haj N et al Cureus 16(9): e70023. Abstract Foreign body (FB) inhalation in children is a common and potentially life-threatening occurrence encountered in pediatric emergency medicine. A wide range of clinical presentations including often delayed onset of symptoms make it challenging to identify and provide a timely diagnosis. This increases the risk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review A new study suggests that some recently marketed migraine medications may not be more effective than standard painkillers for treating acute migraine episodes. The study analyzed 137 trials with 89,445 adults, testing 17 different migraine drugs. Researchers then compared how well these treatments relieved pain within two hours and […]
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 call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]
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 […]
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