November 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for November 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
RSNA: IV-SUD Complications Prevalent in Emergency Radiology
Mortality significantly higher for patients with positive imaging diagnosis of IV-SUD complications
Patients Often Uncomfortable With Overlapping Surgeries
But patients, family members neutral toward surgical procedures involving overlap of noncritical portions
Similar Efficacy for Intranasal, Intramuscular Naloxone
Similar efficacy for higher-concentration intranasal naloxone, IM naloxone administered at same dose
New Workflows Have Potential to Address Provider Burnout
Change fatigue is the leading cause of care team burnout, yet new solutions needed
Essay Adds to Discourse on Impact of Suggestive Jokes
Authors say commonplace suggestive jokes normalize, dismiss sexual misconduct experiences
Female Physicians’ Spouses More Likely to Work
May explain need for female physicians to make more personal and professional adjustments
Child Behavior Associated With Clinician Sevoflurane Exposure
Negative behavior linked to higher mean, maximum concentrations in anesthesiologist's breathing zone
Immediate Access to Opioid Agonists Found Cost-Effective
Findings among patients with opioid use disorder in publicly-funded treatment facilities
Baby Boomers Have Increased Risk of Rx Opioid Overdose Death
In addition, those born from 1947 to 1964 and 1979 to 1992 have increased risk of heroin overdose death
