spinal anesthesia
Likely One Source for Meningitis Outbreak Associated With Spinal Anesthesia in Mexico
An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis among U.S. residents who had undergone surgical procedures in Mexico in ...
JUNE 7, 2025
Spinal vs General Anesthesia in Ambulatory Surgery
Ashley Shilling, MD, discusses patient outcomes associated with spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia in ...
MAY 5, 2024
Spinal Anesthesia Offers Best Outcomes for Hip Arthroplasty Patients
A study of anesthetic management plans for THA has determined that spinal anesthesia results in improved outcomes ...
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Study Finds Predictors of Failed Spinal Anesthesia In Cesarean Delivery
A Canadian study has taken a step toward improving anesthetic care in laboring women by identifying predictors of ...
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Spinal Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Causes Increased Pain and Reliance on Prescription Analgesics
Spinal anesthesia for hip fracture surgery was linked to significantly more pain in the first 24 hours ...
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
In Cesarean Delivery, Anxiety Linked to Vasopressor Need
An association has been noted between higher preoperative anxiety levels and lower vasopressor requirements among ...
APRIL 7, 2021
Spinal Anesthesia Using Mepivacaine Allows Earlier Ambulation
In patients undergoing THA, spinal anesthesia with mepivacaine allows for earlier ambulation than either 0.5% ...
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Successful Management of High Spinal Anesthesia Following C2-C3 Facet Joint Injection
Occipital nerve blocks into the the facet joint could be safe and effective for treating occipital neuralgia.
JANUARY 28, 2020
The Etherist Podcast: We Have a Problem
This is first episode of The Etherist. The story starts with the spinal anesthesia shortage in 2018 with the ...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Spinal Beats General for Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair
New York—Patients undergoing hip fracture fixation surgery who received spinal anesthesia had reduced 90-day ...
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
ACCRaC Ep 84: Anesthesia for Spine Surgery
In this episode, host Jed Wolpaw, MD, discusses anesthesia for spine surgery in a follow-up talk with his guest, ...
JUNE 15, 2018
Hand-held Ultrasound Device Accurate For Neuraxial Depth and Landmark Assessment
San Francisco—A pocket-sized ultrasound device for spinal anesthesia guidance accurately predicts Tuohy ...
JUNE 12, 2017
