AUTHORS: Davies, Simon J. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 1060-1069 BACKGROUND: Intraoperative hypotension is a common event, and a recent study suggests that maintenance of blood pressure may reduce complications. The splanchnic circulation provides a reservoir of blood that can be mobilized during hemorrhage; hence, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Weiniger, Carolyn F. MB, ChB et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 967-975 BACKGROUND: Low-dose (≤8 mg) hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery results in reduced efficacy, yet as a secondary outcome was associated with reduced frequency of spinal-induced hypotension. Our primary aim was […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Li, Xue-Fei MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 949-957 BACKGROUND: The effect of general anesthetics (propofol and volatile anesthetics) on pulmonary outcome after lung resection surgery with one-lung ventilation (OLV) is yet undetermined. We evaluated the effect of intravenous anesthesia (propofol) and volatile anesthesia (sevoflurane […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cardiac Anesthesiologist Short-axis out-of-plane technique In this technique, the needle is inserted while observing the short axis of the vein; thus, the needle intersects the ultrasound image. It is mainly used for puncturing the IJV and FV. It is advantageous, because positional relationships with arteries are easy to identify, but its disadvantage is that […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Tharion, Joseph G. DA; Kale et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 940-948 BACKGROUND: Patient satisfaction is an important element of high-quality health care. Virtual reality has been studied for its sedative and analgesic effects, as it immerses the patient into an artificial interactive environment. Deriving from […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Vacheron, Charles-Hervé MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 915-923 BACKGROUND: For more than 20 years, hip fracture 1-year mortality has remained around 20%. An elevation of the postoperative troponin peak within 72 hours (myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery [MINS]) is associated with a greater risk […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lee, Mee Jee MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 906-914 BACKGROUND: Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass induces a profound inflammatory response that, when severe, can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction. Preliminary data suggest that administration of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions may mitigate an inflammatory response […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Mahr, Nicolas MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 837-847 BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to investigate whether closed-loop compared to manual bispectral index (BIS)–guided target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil could decrease the incidence of postoperative neurocognitive disorders after elective major noncardiac surgery. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Isa, Malaak MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 BACKGROUND: Some in vivo studies question the traditional “funnel-shaped” infant larynx; further anatomic examinations were warranted. Examination of fixative free fresh autopsy laryngeal and upper tracheal specimens and multiple measurements was needed to determine consistency between current tracheal tube designs and anatomic observations. METHODS: Larynges […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Chang, Jee-Eun MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 BACKGROUND: Accurate identification of the cricothyroid membrane is crucial for successful cricothyroidotomy. The aim of this study was to compare the conventional downward and modified upward laryngeal handshake techniques in terms of accuracy to identify the cricothyroid membrane in nonobese female patients. METHODS: In 198 […]
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