Tag: Anesthesia
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
Intra-Op Liberal Fluid Therapy Effectively Cuts Post-Op Nausea
Liberal intraoperative fluid therapy linked to lower incidence of post-op nausea, vomiting in children
Iliac Artery Balloon Catheter Little Benefit in Placenta Accreta
Prophylactic placement of balloon catheters doesn't reduce intra-op hemorrhage, cesarean hysterectomy
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
