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Authors: Robert Pranaat, MD; Jacob W. Nadler, MD, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 INTRODUCTION Perioperative stroke is defined as a brain infarction of ischemic or hemorrhagic etiology that occurs during surgery or within 30 days after surgery.1 Fortunately, perioperative stroke is uncommon. According to data from the American College of […]
Read MoreAuthors:by Govind Rangrass, MD, FASA et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 INTRODUCTION Over 150 million peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertions occur in the United States annually, making it the most common invasive procedure performed in hospitals.1 Complications associated with PIVCs include nerve injury, vascular injury, and infiltration. Infiltration of a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kakalecik, Jaquelyn MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1290-1296, June 2025. BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of missed compartment syndrome in tibia fractures treated with and without regional anesthesia. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed of patients with operative tibial shaft or plateau fractures at a single […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Linassi, Federico MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1276-1285, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Ketamine administration during stable propofol anesthesia is known to be associated with an increase in bispectral index (BIS) but a “deepening” in the level of hypnosis. This study aimed to evaluate the association between the effect-site concentration of ketamine (CeK) and 2 […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthors: Cristina Mietto, MD; Roberta Santiago, RRT, MD, PhD; Lorenzo Berra, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 Pulmonary complications following major surgery are the most frequent type of postoperative complications.1 Preoperative identification of patients at higher risk for postoperative pulmonary complications is critical for minimizing risks and implementing monitoring techniques to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mychaela Mathews; Paul Guillod, MD; Steven Greenberg, MD, FCCP, FCCM Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 Opioids have served a primary role in surgical pain control since the isolation of morphine in the 19th century through the development of synthetic agonists used in modern anesthesia. While opioids offer potent analgesia, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Blacker, Samuel N. MD, FASA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1253-1262, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) has been tested and has passed various high-level examinations. However, it has not been tested on an examination such as the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Standardized Oral Examination (SOE). The SOE is designed to […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Obeidat, Salameh S. MD, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 253-261, February 2025. BACKGROUND: Several health care networks have fully adopted second-generation supraglottic airway (SGA) i-gel. Real-world evidence of enhanced patient safety after such practice change is lacking. We hypothesized that the implementation of i-gel compared to the previous LMA®-Unique™ would be associated with […]
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