Tag: Anesthesia
Intraocular Pressure Down With Anesthesia in Children
Lowest IOP measured immediately after anesthesia induction; increases during deep anesthesia, reversal
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Optimized Fasting Times Beneficial in Pediatric Anesthesia
Decrease in ketone bodies, stabilization in mean arterial BP during anesthesia induction
Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
Early Use of Anesthesia Does Not Lead to Cognitive Deficits in Kids
No lingering mental effects seen after one exposure, but more research needed
Music During Eye Surgery = Less Sedation
And, patients who listen to relaxing music before procedure have less anxiety
Caudal Block Linked to Post-Urethroplasty Complications
Type of surgery, caudal block, hypospadias types are independent risk factors for surgical complications
Peripheral Nerve Block Beneficial in Arthroplasty
Reduced odds of complications and resource utilization with PNB in knee/hip arthroplasty
New Utah State Law Requires Anesthesia During Abortion
Law applies to woman having the procedure at 20 weeks or later
