Tag: Anesthesia
IV Acetaminophen Minimally Helpful for Colectomy Pain
IV acetaminophen has similar effectiveness to oral doses and doesn't meaningfully cut opioid use
Algorithm Predicts Very Low Blood Pressure During Surgery
Advance warning, even 10 to 15 minutes ahead, can reduce harm to patients
Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia
No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
Dexmedetomidine Cuts γ-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor Function
Cuts etomidate-induced increase in α5 γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor cell-surface expression
Regional Anesthesia Tied to Lower Opioid Use in TKA, THA
Findings based on comparison to general anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty
Restricting Fluids Post Abdominal Surgery Doesn’t Up Survival
Fluid restriction has no impact on disability-free survival; increases risk of acute kidney injury
Anesthesia Before Age 3 Not Linked to Intelligence Deficits
However, multiple early exposures associated with decreases in processing speed, fine motor abilities
Anesthesiologists Report Drug Shortages Impacting Patient Care
Survey finds that 98 percent of respondents report experiencing drug shortages on a consistent basis
Multiple Anesthesia Exposures Affect Learning and Attention
Adverse outcomes more likely to develop in children with multiple exposures before age 3
Mortality Down With Spinal Anesthesia for Hip Fx Surgery
Increased incidence of pulmonary embolism and major blood loss with general anesthesia
