A new artificial intelligence model found previously undetected signals in routine heart tests that strongly predict which patients will suffer potentially deadly complications after surgery. The model significantly… read more.
Not too much and not too little: the dosage of drugs must be optimally adjusted for general anesthesia. This is no easy task, especially for pediatric patients. A… read more.
The use of powerful synthetic opioids, such as sufentanil and remifentanil, during surgery is linked to a subsequent poor ‘pain experience’—a composite of emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects… read more.
Globally, health care contributes significantly to overall carbon emissions. Emissions come from a variety of sources, including waste management, single use plastics, and those related to transportation and… read more.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased that Anthem has reversed course on its deeply flawed policy proposal to no longer pay for anesthesia care if the… read more.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients’ risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting. “Postoperative delirium… read more.
A new study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that computer software that helps inform clinicians’ decisions… read more.
Researchers report that epidural analgesia during labour is associated with a significant 35% reduction in severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which can include heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, and… read more.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drug use appears to be associated with increased residual gastric content (RGC) detected by gastric ultrasonography, a major risk factor for aspiration… read more.
Children prenatally exposed to anesthesia for maternal surgery during pregnancy were significantly more likely than unexposed children to receive a diagnosis of a disruptive or internalizing behavioral disorder… read more.
Blood management programs that reduced or avoided transfusions saved a health system millions of dollars annually, with a return on investment of more than $7 for every dollar… read more.
As use and misuse of alcohol, opioids, and psychostimulants continues to increase, anesthesiologists can become a more integral part of the care team managing patients with a Substance… read more.
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