In practice guidelines issued by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and published in the January issue of Anesthesiology, recommendations are presented for reducing residual neuromuscular blockade after general anesthesia.
Jan 6, 2023
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The latest guidance in addressing proper monitoring and reversal of neuromuscular blockade drugs during general anesthesia—a major advance in patient safety and satisfaction—was published today in Anesthesiology.
Dec 15, 2022
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As an anesthesiologist, Adeel Faruki, MD, MBA, works with patients to manage not just pain, but also anxiety. It can be a particular concern for patients receiving a nerve block, rather than sedation or general anesthesia, ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Giving patients excess levels of oxygen during surgery is associated with a higher risk of subsequent kidney, heart, and lung injury, finds a large U.S. study published by The BMJ today.
Nov 30, 2022
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A polymer-based microshunt is safe and effective in pediatric patients with refractory childhood glaucoma, according to a small, single-center case series at the UC Davis Health Eye Center.
Nov 17, 2022
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A new study published in Anaesthesia has found no link between antenatal exposure to anesthesia and subsequent impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. The project was led by Professor Steffen Rex and a team from ...
Oct 26, 2022
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Reducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums and more willingness to eat, in the days following surgery and anesthesia, according to research ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Ophthalmologists may be able to safely cut back on having anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists routinely at bedside during cataract surgery, which accounts for more than 2 million surgeries per year in the U.S., according ...
Oct 3, 2022
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There are no differences in the safety or effectiveness of the two most common types of anesthetic (spinal versus general anesthesia) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to the findings of a new study led ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Pediatric patients did not experience a significant difference in pain levels following ureteral stent removal between those who took a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine before the procedure and those who didn't, new ...
Sep 16, 2022
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