I thought this was interesting so I wanted to share it. Author: Bryan Shupe Milford Live The term physician partnership takes on whole new meaning when it’s the month of Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Dual-doctor marriages are much more common today than you might realize, with American Medical Association (AMA) data […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who practice pain management. By Joe Elia The total U.S. health bill for 2016 — excluding over-the-counter drugs, home health care, and spending on research and infrastructure — came to some $3.1 trillion, researchers estimate in JAMA. That represents over a doubling in spending since 1996. Payment came from private health […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gilbert, Christopher R. DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1692-1698 BACKGROUND: Lung isolation with bronchial blockers is a well-described and accepted procedure, often described for use during the management of massive hemoptysis. Recommendations for balloon inflation are sparse, with some advocating for saline whereas […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bauer, Melissa E. DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1613-1620 BACKGROUND: Given the significant morbidity and mortality of maternal sepsis, early identification is key to improve outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the performance characteristics of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), quick Sequential […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Tengke MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1607-1612 BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension during pregnancy carries high mortality rate. The relatively long-acting, specific pulmonary vasodilator treprostinil has been used to improve survival in these parturients. Slow uptitration is performed in most cases, and rapid titration […]
Read MoreAuthor: Naveed Saleh MD, MS Anesthesiology News Blood transfusion rates remain high, despite higher transfusion volumes being linked to infection in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In research presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), investigators examined blood transfusion rates and other risk factors to assess the correlation between infectious […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elsharydah, Ahmad MD, MBA et al Current Orthopaedic Practice: March-April 2020 – Volume 31 – Issue 2 – p 156-161 Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective treatment for symptomatic osteoarthritis after failed nonsurgical therapies. Minimizing perioperative complications is critical for faster recovery and shorter hospital stay. The primary aim of this study was to […]
Read MoreI thought this was very interesting so I wanted to share it with our readers. Authors: Kim Ward, Stephanie Watts A Michigan State University researcher is adding new evidence to the argument that the fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy. The finding could affect how researchers test […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD The Anesthesia Consultant The question isn’t how many people in the United States will contract the coronavirus COVID-19. The key question is how many of these coronavirus cases will become extremely ill and wind up in an ICU. Authorities tell us two criteria define the threat of a virus: how quickly […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Gat, Roi MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 6 – p 1595-1606 BACKGROUND: The impact of physiological adjustments throughout pregnancy on maternal vital signs and laboratory values has yet to be fully defined. The present study was designed to determine the normal range of these parameters among […]
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