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Authors: Husam Alsamman et al Cureus 15(4): e38126. doi:10.7759/cureus.38126 Abstract Single lung ventilation (SLV) with the double lumen tube (DLT) has been an effective process for providing surgical exposure in the thoracic cavity and has been applied effectively in the operating room. SLV also aids in protecting a healthy lung from the ill effects of […]
Read MoreReaders we need an anesthesiologist for our Key West FL hospital. Please call me at 660-596-2224 for job details. Rob Clemens MD MBA PhD PLEASE NO AGENCIES Key West, Florida, is a captivating island city nestled at the southernmost tip of the continental United States. Renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, vibrant culture, and stunning natural […]
Read MoreAuthors: Megan H. Hicks, MD; Ashish K. Khanna, MD, MS, FCCP, FCCM, FASA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 39, No. 1 February 2024 INTRODUCTION Surgeons operate on patients with a significant comorbidity burden. Despite this, the intraoperative period is now safer than ever. However, postoperative adverse events are astonishingly common, accounting for approximately 7.7% of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mélodie Parfait, M.D. et al Anesthesiology March 2024, Vol. 140, 483–494. Background Lung protective ventilation aims at limiting lung stress and strain. By reducing the amount of pressure transmitted by the ventilator into the lungs, diaphragm neurostimulation offers a promising approach to minimize ventilator-induced lung injury. This study investigates the physiologic effects of diaphragm neurostimulation […]
Read MoreASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 14. Phantom limb pain relief from spinal cord stimulation A proof-of-concept study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine demonstrated that spinal cord stimulation can induce sensation in the missing foot and alleviate phantom limb pain in individuals with lower limb amputations. Among the 1.5 million Americans with […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Four anesthesiologists joined Becker’s to discuss how they expect the anesthesia provider shortage will disrupt care in the next five years. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and length. Thomas Durick, MD. Anesthesiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Columbus): As private equity firms keep buying up […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dave Muoio Fierce Healthcare Two of Trinity Health’s affiliate hospitals mounted lawsuits against a large anesthesia group alleging that noncompete and non-solicitation clauses included in its providers’ contracts restrict competition, drive high prices and “compel” the hospital to accept their terms. Holy Cross Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center filed the parallel complaints […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pooja Parameshwar, MD et al Anesthesiology Newly Published on February 2024. Background Neuraxial analgesia provides effective pain relief during labor. However, it is unclear whether neuraxial analgesia prevalence differs across US hospitals. Our aim was to assess hospital variation in neuraxial analgesia prevalence in California. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed birthing patients who underwent […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, FACHE, FASA ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 29. I want to thank Dr. Yu et al. for a thought-provoking article on page 28 looking at possible causes for our workforce imbalance. While the hypothesis from Yu et al. that published workforce projections influence medical students’ decision-making is plausible, there […]
Read MoreASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 12. Which of the following opioids has significant active metabolites that accumulate in patients with renal failure? □ (A) Fentanyl □ (B) Morphine □ (C) Hydromorphone Renal failure affects the pharmacology of all opioids, but especially morphine and meperidine. Morphine is metabolized into two water-soluble metabolites in the liver and kidney: morphine-3-glucuronide (M3G) […]
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