Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork, according to research published online June 27 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Coprescribing Naloxone to Opioid Users Helps Reduce ER Visits
TUESDAY, June 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients on long-term opioid therapy who receive prescriptions for naloxone are less likely to return for emergency care related to opioid use, according to a study published online June 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
TUESDAY, June 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Guidelines have been updated for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before, during, and after sedation, according to a clinical report published online June 27 in Pediatrics.
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Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
MONDAY, June 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Costs of hospitalization for privately insured adults rose more than 37 percent over five years, with patients paying more than $1,000 on average by 2013, according to research published online June 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA
FRIDAY, June 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act will rise in 2017, analysts and insurance brokers say.
Misuse of Opioids Doubled in the United States Over a Decade
FRIDAY, June 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Misuse of opioids by American adults more than doubled from the early 2000s to 2013, according to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The study was published online June 22 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout
MONDAY, June 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout, according to a report published by the American Medical Association.
Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage
FRIDAY, June 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61,700 and 94,700 doctors that the United States is expected to face over the next decade, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Enhanced Recovery Pathway Helpful in Gyn-Onc Surgery
FRIDAY, June 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Feasible As Outpatient Surgery
FRIDAY, June 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Laparoscopic nephrectomy can be safely performed as outpatient surgery in select patients, according to a study published in the June issue of The Journal of Urology.
Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed
THURSDAY, June 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promoting his version of single-payer health care, although the actual impact of such a system is unclear, according to a report published in Medical Economics.
Unplanned Readmission for ~8 Percent of Surgical Discharges
THURSDAY, June 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Unplanned readmissions occur in about 8 percent of patients discharged from the general surgical service, according to a study published online June 15 in JAMA Surgery.
Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge
THURSDAY, June 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Hospital prices in California increased substantially from 2004 to 2013, with a larger increase in hospitals that are members of multi-hospital systems, according to a study published online June 9 in Inquiry.
Optimized Fasting Times Beneficial in Pediatric Anesthesia
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For children younger than 36 months of age, introduction of an optimized preoperative fasting management (OPT) during induction of anesthesia can improve the metabolic and hemodynamic condition, according to a study published online June 13 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Long-Acting Opioids May Increase Risk of All-Cause Mortality
TUESDAY, June 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Opioid use may significantly increase mortality risk, according to a study published in the June 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills
MONDAY, June 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — More than half of patients prescribed opioids receive more than they need, and many share the drugs or fail to store them securely, according to research published online June 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
MONDAY, June 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For children undergoing heart surgery, real-time ultrasound guidance is superior to a palpation technique for femoral artery catheterization, according to a study published online June 1 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
FRIDAY, June 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of pediatric unanticipated admissions is 0.97 percent, with about half of admissions related to anesthesia, according to a study published online June 1 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Early Use of Anesthesia Does Not Lead to Cognitive Deficits in Kids
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) — General anesthesia doesn’t seem to harm young children’s mental development, according to research published in the June 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese
FRIDAY, June 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Severely obese patients may have a higher risk of certain complications after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery than normal-weight patients, according to a study published online June 1 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
THURSDAY, June 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Most patients prefer that physicians wear white coats, according to research published online June 1 in JAMA Dermatology.
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