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By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM NEJM Journal Watch The American Society of Hematology has issued new guidelines on managing venous thromboembolism. Of the 28 recommendations, published in Blood Advances, 3 are classified as “strong”: For patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and hemodynamic compromise, thrombolytic therapy […]
Read MoreBy Mary Ellen Schneider BioWorld An artificial intelligence machine learning model that mines electronic health record data could help physicians fight the opioid epidemic by targeting non-opioid pain treatments to patients experiencing severe pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the Anesthesiology 2020 annual meeting. By accurately predicting which patients are at highest risk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Robert King Fierce Health The population on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) exchanges that do not get subsidies declined by 45% from 2016 to 2019, a new report from the Trump administration found. The report, released Friday (PDF) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), argues that people who don’t qualify for income-based […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr. Yalda Safai ABC News Practical tips for managing anxiety Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said last month it will now require makers […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Blog Medication shortages are a global challenge with ethical and economic consequences. There is ongoing debate on how to make decisions and implement clinical strategies to address such situations in the most equitable way. Rationing polices differ by country, state, health care system, and institution. As a new global health threat, the COVID-19 pandemic and any future waves of infection may additionally complicate issues of medication supply. Recommendations have been […]
Read MoreAuthors: Arwa Raza et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage is an important part of spinal cord ischemia prevention during a thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedure. Use of an appropriate guidewire for CSF drain placement is crucial to success, while an inappropriate guidewire may hinder the placement, delay the patient’s surgery, […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology Today Annual Meeting Edition In the John W. Severinghaus Lecture on Translational Science, Beverley Orser, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRSC, of the University of Toronto, encouraged anesthesiologists to reset their sights on long-term outcomes. It’s her answer to the question of how we, as anesthesiologists, can achieve our full potential. “We must continue to provide […]
Read MoreFox News Patients reported headaches, encephalopathy, dizziness, impaired sense of taste and loss of smell While respiratory issues are a well-documented symptom of coronavirus, researchers have found that over 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience some type of neurological manifestation as well. In examining 509 patients admitted to a Chicago hospital network, researchers found that 419 of them presented a neurological issue […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bolden, Norman MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1032-1041 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are at increased risk for pulmonary and cardiovascular complications; perioperative mortality risk is unclear. This report analyzes cases submitted to the OSA Death and Near Miss Registry, focusing on […]
Read MoreAuthor: Azriel Perel, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2020, Vol. 133, 929–935. Intravenous fluid administration is an integral part of patient management during anesthesia. This practice has a strong clinical rationale since a decrease in blood volume, either present before or developing during surgery, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In order to preempt the risk […]
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