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Author: Lynne Peeples Anesthesiology News Delivering appropriate nutrition for very sick adults with COVID-19 remains an important consideration for optimizing these patients’ outcomes, but it also involves some unique challenges, according to a presentation at the ASPEN20 Virtual Conference. ”We’re assessing and treating COVID-19 patients just like any other patients in the ICU with acute […]
Read MoreMedical News Today A new study from Cornell University has made a discovery about SARS-CoV-2 that may help researchers develop an appropriate treatment. A new finding of how SARS-CoV-2 spreads may also help researchers understand how to curb the virus’s proliferation. Five researchers from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, set out to learn more […]
Read MoreA new hotline, developed by ASA and APSF, is now available to provide guidance on using anesthesia machines to support ICU patients when there are not enough ventilators, and to educate anesthesia professionals in general critical care principles in the use of those machines. Call 1-800-224-1001 While call agents will be available 24/7 to provide […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gurunathan, Usha MBBS, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: There is a concern that midazolam, when used as a component of sedation for colonoscopy, may impair cognition and prolong recovery. We aimed to identify whether midazolam produced short- and longer-term effects on multiple dimensions of recovery including cognition. METHODS: A 2-center […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: White, Leigh D. MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: The safety and adverse event rate of supraglottic airway (SGA) devices for cesarean delivery (CD) is poorly characterized. The primary aims of this review were to determine whether the first-pass success was higher and time to insertion for SGA was faster than […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Udelsman, Brooks V. MD, MHS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: High-quality shared decision-making for patients undergoing elective surgical procedures includes eliciting patient goals and treatment preferences. This is particularly important, should complications occur and life-sustaining therapies be considered. Our objective was to determine the preoperative care preferences of older higher-risk patients […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ing, Caleb MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2020 BACKGROUND: Some recent clinical studies have found that early childhood exposure to anesthesia is associated with increased risks of behavioral deficits and clinical diagnoses of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While diagnoses in claims data may be subject to inaccuracies, pharmacy claims are highly […]
Read MoreMedical News Today Pulled muscles, or strains, are common in the lower back because this area supports the weight of the upper body. Anyone can get a lower back — or lumbar — strain, which can be very painful and make normal movement difficult. In this article, we discuss the symptoms and causes of a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Awad, Hamdy MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 4 – p 975-982 BACKGROUND: Robotic prostatectomy and robotic hysterectomy require steep Trendelenburg positioning. Many authors documented significant increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) during steep Trendelenburg. However, the long-term biological effect of a significant increase in IOP on the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Chase Doyle Anesthesiology News In less than four months, research scientists and health professionals have identified a novel coronavirus, sequenced its genome, charted the clinical course of disease it causes, and begun trials for investigational vaccines and treatments. Unfortunately, in that same time span, the virus has infected hundreds of thousands around the world, […]
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