Tag: Anesthesia
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 21-25
The American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from October 21 to 25...
ASA: Opioid-Free Anesthesia Feasible for Surgical Procedures
Only 36 percent of patients request oral opioid meds in PACU despite receiving opioid-free anesthesia
Ketamine Not Linked to PTSD in Military Trauma Setting
Only acute stress disorder, total number of surgeries linked to PTSD development in multivariable analysis
Longer Anesthesia Duration Tied to More Surgical Complications
Findings in patients undergoing head, neck microvascular reconstruction
General Anesthesia in Infants May Affect White Matter Volume
Small study finds reduction in white matter among children operated on as infants
Few Racial Differences in Peds Anesthesia Meds Administration
Findings after adjustment for age, gender, attending anesthesiologist practice patterns
Caffeine Accelerates Emergence From Anesthesia
Caffeine accelerates emergence, even at high level of anesthetic; acts via two mechanisms
Pre-Op Methylprednisolone Beneficial in Knee Arthroplasty
Linked to reduced circulating markers of endothelial activation and damage
Visual Analogue Scale Valid for Assessing Pediatric Anxiety
Score valid for assessing anxiety during induction of anesthesia for children undergoing surgery
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Reduces Pain at Higher Cost
Costs were higher among patients with pain from traumatic injuries, non-traumatic abdominal pain
