Tag: Anesthesia
Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs
GLP-1 RA use associated with higher prevalence of residual gastric content in participants undergoing elective procedure under anesthesia
High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Seems Safe for Lung Ablation
HFJV under general anesthesia as safe as spontaneous respiration under moderate sedation for percutaneous lung ablation
Racial Disparities Persist in General Anesthesia Rates for C-Section
Disparities no longer seen once a neuraxial catheter is in situ among those undergoing intrapartum cesarean delivery
Eating Heart-Healthy Diet Before Cardiac Catheterization Is Safe
No increased risk for complications found, challenging traditional fasting protocols
Burnout on the Rise Among Anesthesiologists Since Pandemic
Lack of support at work and staffing shortages increase risk for burnout
Opioid Use Down With Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Lumbar Laminectomy
Bilateral erector spinae plane blocks combined with multimodal analgesia also reduces pain scores, need for antiemetic therapy
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 13 to 17
ASA: Studies Present Solutions for Preventing Blood Loss After Cesarean
CaCl infusion reduces quantitative blood loss after C-section, and uterine tone score can predict outcomes, including bleeding
Recommendations Developed for Avoiding Perioperative Medication Errors
Enhanced policies, as well as technological solutions that can reduce opportunity for error, should be explored and adopted
Initiating Patient-Controlled Epidural in OR Beneficial for Pain Control
Patients also required fewer opioids when initiating patient-controlled epidural anesthesia in operating room
