Tag: Anesthesia
Intraoperative Staff Turnover Linked to Procedural Inefficiency
In total knee arthroplasties, decrease in procedure time, room time seen with presence of preferred anesthesiologist or surgical technician
Many Anesthesiologists Do Not Accurately Report Anesthesia Start Time
68.74 percent of cases had anesthesia start time documented after in-room time, corresponding to $638,671.57 of lost revenue
Recommendations Developed Relating to Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases
Recommendations Developed for Managing Neuromuscular Blockade
Authors recommend against clinical assessment alone when neuromuscular drugs are administered due to insensitivity of assessment
Supraphysiological Oxygen During Surgery Linked to Organ Damage
Odds of acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, lung injury increased for those exposed to supraphysiological oxygen
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Use of Anesthesia Care for Cataract Surgery Examined
Systemic complications less frequent following cataract surgery compared with other low-risk procedures in Medicare beneficiaries
Virtual Reality May Cut Anesthesia Needs During Hand Surgery
Less propofol used with virtual reality while maintaining similar satisfaction and pain scores as usual care
Surgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
No increased risk for perioperative complications seen for fully vaccinated patients, surgery without general anesthesia
