Tag: Anesthesia
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
Anesthesiologist Staffing Ratios Linked to Patient Outcomes
Morbidity, mortality of patients undergoing major noncardiac inpatient surgery increased with overlapping coverage by anesthesiologists
Model Can Predict Chronic Postsurgical Pain
Approximately one-fourth of patients experience chronic pain after surgery
ASA, APSF Update Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Testing Recommendations
All patients should be screened prior to presenting to health care facility when there is local, regional community transmission of SARS-CoV-2
ASA, APST Update Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Testing Recommendations
All patients should be screened prior to presenting to health care facility when there is local, regional community transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Spinal Anesthesia Tied to More Severe Pain After Hip Fracture Surgery
Greater worst pain in first 24 hours and more prescription analgesic use at 60 days reported with spinal versus general anesthesia
ASRAPM: Adjust Use of Contrast for Pain Procedures During Shortage
Consider the use of an alternative form of visualization, such as ultrasound, when feasible
