Tag: Anesthesia
Statement Issued on Use of Anesthesia Machines as Ventilators
FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization allowing for emergency use of certain anesthesia ventilators
Guidance Issued for Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients
Dedicated OR equipped with negative pressure system, dedicated anesthesia machine required
Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients
Fast induction of anesthesia with adequate muscle relaxation recommended to prevent cough
Few Anesthesiologists Screen Elderly for Frailty, Dementia
Most anesthesiologists report that preop, postop screening occurs in less than 10 percent of cases
Health Insurers Cutting Anesthesiologists’ Contracts
Survey shows anesthesiologists face abrupt contract terminations and dramatic cuts in payment rates
Use of General Anesthesia May Up Risk for Postpartum Depression
PPD requiring hospitalization higher among women undergoing general anesthesia for cesarean delivery
Mentholated Popsicle Can Help Reduce Preoperative Thirst
Significant reduction seen in intensity of thirst and discomfort from thirst in preoperative fasting
Intervention Cuts Preoperative Anxiety in Young Children
Child Life preparation versus usual care reduces child anxiety in OR prior to IV induction of anesthesia
Patients OK With Use of Checklist Prior to Induction of Anesthesia
Patients experience less discomfort with preinduction checklist use than anesthesia providers expect
Early Regional Anesthesia Effective for Extremity Injury Pain
When given soon after traumatic injury, regional anesthesia is valuable pain management intervention
