AUTHORS: Lun-Hui Zhen et al Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Sep 9; 101(36): e30391 BACKGROUND Pediatric umbilical hernia repair could cause considerable postoperative discomfort. This study aimed to compare the analgesia between rectus sheath block and local anesthetic infiltration in child pediatric umbilical hernia repair. METHODS The relevant randomized controlled trials were searched from PubMed, Embase, Web […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Thomas Saller et al J Clin Anesth. 2022 Sep 6; 83 110957 STUDY OBJECTIVE Early post-operative delirium is a common perioperative complication in the post anesthesia care unit. To date it is unknown if a specific anesthetic regime can affect the incidence of delirium after surgery. Our objective was to examine the effect of […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Saidane Olfa et al Curr Rheumatol Rev. 2022 Sep 2 BACKGROUNG Fibromyalgia may be associated to Spondyloarthritis with which it shares some common symptoms such as sleep disorders, fatigue and diffuse pain, leading to diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia in axial spondyloarthritis and to determine how […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews A Series of Services While this article is primarily focused on ABN usage in connection with an anesthesia practice, we are aware that many anesthesia groups have a chronic pain practice. For such groups, it is important to note a particular rule that may come into play when (a) a pain […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Jonathan E. Charnin, MD, FASA et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 SUMMARY:Evidence-based, basic infection control measures implemented effectively in the anesthesia work area can generate substantial reductions in pathogen transmission and surgical site infection development. These measures are indicated to improve patient safety. In this brief review, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Richard C. Prielipp, MD, MBA, FCCM et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 Reprinted from Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2022 • Volume 134 • Number 6, pages 1189–1191, with permission from International Anesthesia Research Society. Professional titles and nomenclature were standardized and modified within the text consistent with APSF […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Luke S. Janik, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 Reprinted from Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2022 • Volume 134 • Number 6, pages 1192–1200, with permission from International Anesthesia Research Society. Professional titles and nomenclature were standardized and modified within the text consistent with APSF policy. In this Pro-Con […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Elmi-Sarabi, Mahsa MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 15, 2022 BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction are major complications in cardiac surgery. Intraoperative management of patients at high risk of RV failure should aim to reduce RV afterload and optimize RV filling pressures, while avoiding systemic hypotension, to facilitate weaning from […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: George Tewfik, MD, MBA, FASA, CPE, MSBA et al Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 October 2022 SUMMARY: The use of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) as an intensive care unit (ICU) is a decision that can be made to accommodate overflow patients that require critical care. There are numerous risks and […]
Read MoreAUTHOR: David E Arnolds, MD, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022 Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic complication unique to the obstetric patient characterized by acute cardiovascular collapse and a profound coagulopathy.1 While AFE is rare, with an incidence of 1–2/100,000 pregnancies, it is associated with a mortality or […]
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