Few Racial Differences in Peds Anesthesia Meds Administration
Findings after adjustment for age, gender, attending anesthesiologist practice patterns
Opioid Rx Frequently Issued for Nonspecific, Spinal Conditions
Spine, orthopedic disorders most prominent among categories of conditions linked to initial opioid Rx
Majority of Patients Require Few Opioids After Hernia Repair
Low opioid analgesic prescribing is achievable for patients undergoing hernia repair
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Caffeine Accelerates Emergence From Anesthesia
Caffeine accelerates emergence, even at high level of anesthetic; acts via two mechanisms
Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
July 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
U.S. Doctors Still Writing Too Many Opioid Prescriptions
Nearly 92 million Americans used legitimately prescribed opioids in 2015, survey shows
Outbreak of Septic Arthritis Described in New Jersey
Forty-one cases of septic arthritis linked to intra-articular injections administered at same practice
