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Authors: Anu Kewlani, M.D.et al Anesthesiology April 2021, Vol. 134, 617–625. Background The median effective dose of ropivacaine required for producing an effective costoclavicular block has not yet been determined. The authors conducted this dose-finding study with the objective of determining the median effective dose of 0.5% ropivacaine required to produce a successful costoclavicular block for […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Hao, Qingzhong MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1800-1811 BACKGROUND: External cephalic version (ECV) is a frequently performed obstetric procedure for fetal breech presentation to avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial, intravenous, and inhalational anesthetic techniques have been studied to reduce maternal discomfort caused by […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Tingting MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1864-1871 BACKGROUND: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is not uncommon after general anesthesia with a supraglottic airway (SGA) device. Although it was reported that some pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures can reduce POST, because of limitations and variable […]
Read MoreBy Brian P. Dunleavy (0) By Brian P. Dunleavy UPI Many older adults may be using aspirin and statin drugs, despite limited benefits and side effects, a new study has found. Roughly half of all adults age 75 and older in the United States take aspirin or a statin to prevent the onset of heart […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Richards, Justin E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1781-1788 BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal injuries are common following trauma and variables that are associated with late femur fracture fixation are important to perioperative management. Furthermore, the association of late fracture fixation and multiple organ failure (MOF) […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kamdar, Nirav V. MD, MPP, MBA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1647-1656 BACKGROUND: With health care practice consolidation, the increasing geographic scope of health care systems, and the advancement of mobile telecommunications, there is increasing interest in telemedicine-based health care consultations. Anesthesiology has had […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Grant, Michael C. MD, MSE et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1852-1861 BACKGROUND: Cardiac anesthetics rely heavily on opioids, with the standard patient receiving between 70 and 105 morphine sulfate equivalents (MSE; 10–15 µg/kg of fentanyl). A central tenet of Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERP) is […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aman Mahajan, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. et al Anesthesiology April 2021, Vol. 134, 526–540. Health care is undergoing major transformation with a shift from fee-for-service care to fee-for-value. The advent of new care delivery and payment models is serving as a driver for value-based care. Hospitals, payors, and patients increasingly expect physicians and healthcare systems to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Denise Mann HealthDay News Despite widespread efforts to increase access and awareness, new research shows there’s been virtually no change in the number of people on waiting lists for potentially lifesaving kidneys over the past two decades. For their study, scientists analyzed information on more than 1.3 million adults with kidney failure listed in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Helene Beloeil, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology April 2021, Vol. 134, 541–551. Background It is speculated that opioid-free anesthesia may provide adequate pain control while reducing postoperative opioid consumption. However, there is currently no evidence to support the speculation. The authors hypothesized that opioid-free balanced anesthetic with dexmedetomidine reduces postoperative opioid-related adverse events compared […]
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