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Author: Borenstein, Michael PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(2):p 376-378, February 2024. In 1997, John C. Bailar III published an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine entitled “The Promise and Problems of Meta-Analysis.”1 In that paper, Bailar acknowledged that meta-analysis held great potential for revolutionizing the field of medicine, but he also cautioned that meta-analyses were likely […]
Read MoreAuthor: David A. Provenzano, MD ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, e4–e5. With a mission to advance the science and practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine to improve patient outcomes, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) is always looking at innovative, new ways to progress what’s possible. From new […]
Read MoreAuthors: Randy W. Loftus, MD et al ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 1–9. Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a persistent problem associated with patient mortality and harm. HAIs have been shown to prolong hospital stay and to increase hospital readmission rates, patient mortality, the risk of intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and health care expenditure […]
Read MoreASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 12. What is the MOST common indication for pediatric liver transplantation? □ (A) α1-antitrypsin deficiency □ (B) Biliary atresia □ (C) Hepatoblastoma In the pediatric population, biliary atresia is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation. It accounts for about half of pediatric liver transplants worldwide and about a third in the […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Over the past couple of decades, drug shortages have become a relatively common occurrence in clinical settings. According to an American Hospital Association (AHA) survey of community hospitals, nearly 50% of responding hospitals reported at least 21 drug shortages within the first 6 months of 2011, and more than 99% of hospitals reported […]
Read MoreTablet and mobile app for perioperative care Equiva Health has introduced the Equiva Peri-Op Connect, a technology system designed to enhance surgical experiences and outcomes for patients and their caregivers. This technology is aimed at hospitals and surgery centers and offers a range of resources to improve patient care journeys. It includes mobile apps and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bu-Fan Kan, M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2023. Background The role of Nerve growth factor (NGF)/tyrosine kinase A receptor (TrKA) signaling, which is activated in a variety of pain states, in regulating membrane-associated δ-opioid receptor (mDOR) expression is poorly understood. We hypothesized that elevated NGF in bone cancer tumors could upregulate mDOR expression in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Wolfgang ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Edwards Acumen hypotension predictive index software. “In the last decade, there has been renewed interest in predicting, real-time intervention, and optimization of hemodynamics in the OR and ICU setting for anesthesia and postoperative care,” said Kurosh Takhtehchian, DO, Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at University of […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Dec 28, 2023 Older individuals contemplating surgery often express concerns regarding potential complications, returning home, and the anticipated improvement in their quality of life. Notably, the avoidance of new or worsening disability becomes a paramount consideration with advancing age. To better guide patients, clinicians must not only discuss surgical success rates but also […]
Read MoreAuthors: Connor T. A. Brenna, MD et al ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 1–10. Anesthesiologists now find themselves – perhaps unexpectedly – at a new frontier of brain health: the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Historically, our involvement with mental health has been limited to providing anesthesia care for electroconvulsive therapy, and our focus on brain […]
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