Anesthesiology News

Successful Management of High Spinal Anesthesia Following C2-C3 Facet Joint Injection

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Occipital nerve blocks into the the facet joint could be safe and effective for treating occipital neuralgia.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

A 12-year-old, 53-kg girl presented to the ER with excruciating (10/10) left ankle pain.

Airway Sarcoidosis: A Surprise Finding With Implications for Difficult Intubation

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

An upper respiratory tract sarcoid granulomas was discovered during direct laryngoscopy in a 69-year-old man undergoing spinal surgery.

Airway on Demand: Cuff Inflation and Nasal Intubation

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Dr. Rosenblatt demonstrates how cuff inflation can aid with nasal intubation.

First-Pass Intubation Success Best With Video Laryngoscope With a Macintosh Blade

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Intubation using VL with a Macintosh-shaped blade achieved a higher first-pass success rate than with conventional DL for elective surgeries.

Use of Gabapentinoids in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Increases Odds of Post-op Pulmonary Complications

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The usefulness of adding gabapentinoids to multimodal analgesia after THA or TKA is in doubt with new findings.

Safeguarding Perioperative Brain Health: Attainable Goal Needs Multidisciplinary Team

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

In the peri-op setting, protecting brain health of elderly patients is a lofty, but attainable, goal.

Post-Noncardiac Surgery, No Association Found Between Intra-op Hypertension and AKI Or Other Adverse Outcomes

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

No apparent association was found between intra-op hypertension and the risk for AKI, acute myocardial injury and mortality after noncardiac surgery.

Residency Training Not a Shield Against Malpractice Claims

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Anesthesia residents and fellows are at higher risk for medical malpractice lawsuits highlighting the importance of structured supervision.

Exposure to Anesthesia in Young Increases Risk for ADHD

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Children under the age of 5 who are exposed to anesthesia for a minor surgical procedure are more likely to take medications later for ADHD compared with unexposed children.

FDA Approves New Local Anesthetic for Nasal Surgeries

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:30:00 GMT

The FDA approved the NDA for cocaine hydrochloride nasal solution 4% (40 mg/ml) as a local anesthetic indicated for use in adults.

Use of Regional Anesthesia With Liposomal Bupivacaine For Palliation of Pain at the End of Life

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Administration of regional anesthesia for the purpose of palliative care is a field that remains mostly uninvestigated.

Goal-Directed Approach for Transthoracic Esophagectomy Reduces Morbidity, Mortality

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Intraoperative goal-directed therapy can reduce the incidence of major morbidity and mortality after transthoracic esophagectomy, a new study has found.

Peri-op Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Following Non-Cardiac Surgery

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Perioperative acute injury to the kidney is associated with chronic kidney disease after non-cardiac surgery.

CDC Efforts Underway to Address Global Overuse of Antibiotics

Thu, 9 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Antibiotic resistance remains a challenging global problem. However, recent efforts by the CDC and others have been aimed at addressing these issues.

Residual Blockade Tested Following Reversal With Sugammadex, Neostigmine

Wed, 8 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Sugammadex reduces residual neuromuscular blockade, but does not reduce post-op pulmonary complications.

Emerging Drug-Resistant Candida a Challenge

Tue, 7 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Candida auris, a highly drug-resistant fungus, has taken a foothold in many parts of the world, including the United States.

Everything Old Is New Again When Fighting Superbugs

Mon, 6 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

In the search for new antimicrobial agents to fight superbugs, some researchers have been looking backward, reviving a century-old therapy.

Disruptive Behavior Mostly Arises From Systemic Causes, Study Finds

Fri, 3 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

A new study looking at the root causes of disruptive behavior found that most reported cases of disruptive behavior were associated with systemic stresses in the clinical environment.

App Improves Post-op Pain Control, Reduces Opioid Use

Thu, 2 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Total knee replacement patients who used a smartphone app at home after surgery consistently reduced postoperative opioid use.

Anesthetic Management of HELLP Syndrome

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The Frost Series #357—A 36-year-old pregnant woman presented to the labor and delivery unit with epigastric pain, severe nausea and vomiting, headache and thrombocytopenia.

Better Sedation With Dexmedetomidine For Patients After Cardiac Surgery

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Mortality rates in post–cardiac surgery patients could be reduced with a dexmedetomidine-based sedation strategy.

Flow-Controlled Ventilation Lung-Protective for Obese

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Two studies have shown that FCV improved gas exchange and lung-protection in obese patients.

In Pulmonary Hypertension, MAC Outperforms General Anesthesia

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

In patients with pulmonary hypertension, monitored anesthesia care might be preferred over general anesthesia.

Benefits Seen With Use of Regional Blocks For Bilateral Mastectomy With Reconstruction

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Patients undergoing bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction may see benefits from regional blocks that extend well beyond the ambulatory surgery setting.

Add Transthoracic Echocardiography to Cardiac Anesthesiologists’ Role

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Amid staffing constraints and rising rates of TAVR, cardiac anesthesiologists could be tapped to perform TTE.

Persistent Post-op Opioid Use Jumps in Adolescence

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Opioid-naive children are at increased risk for persistent post-op opioid, according to new research.

A Note About the Term ‘Anesthetist’

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The article published in Anesthesiology News, titled “Florida Board of Nursing Says Using the Title ‘Nurse Anesthesiologist’ Is Fine With Them”, has led to further discussion on the meaning behind those titles.

Obesity Rates Stable for Most Pediatric Surgery Patients

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Despite broader trends, rates of obesity in pediatric patients undergoing surgery have shown little change in recent years.

Preliminary Study Faults Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

A preliminary trial has found that opioid-free anesthesia for bariatric surgery may not be the optimal choice, despite it's growing popularity.