Acetaminophen Cuts Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
Results were consistent for patients with and without pre-existing chronic kidney disease.
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Short- and Long-Term Outcomes Following Laparoscopic vs Open Resection for ICC
Researchers analyzed the outcomes of laparoscopic liver resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older adults of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Cuts CVD Risk in Patients With Obesity, NAFLD
Findings seen vs nonsurgical care among individuals with severe obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement.
North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Precedent Shielding Nurses From Liability
A recent decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old precedent protecting nurses from liability if they were following a doctor’s order. The case has caused great concern among the medical community and could potentially result in more lawsuits against nurses.
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
There have been fewer than 20 cases of squamous cell carcinoma and fewer than 30 cases of various lymphomas reported in the capsule around breast implants.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope
A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?
Appendectomy vs Antibiotics: Which Is Best for Acute Appendicitis?
Is appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adult patients necessary or are antibiotics enough?
Removing Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Risk for relapse lower with removal of small, asymptomatic, secondary kidney stones during endoscopic removal of primary stone
Robotic Surgery Offers Benefits for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Lower risk for dislocation, revisions seen vs manual arthroplasty.
High Instance of Medication Discontinuation Up to 5 Years After Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
Investigators compared rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medication discontinuation in patients who underwent gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy.
Nonopioid Regimen Controls Postoperative Pain in Knee, Shoulder Surgery
Multimodal nonopioid regimen of NSAIDs and muscle relaxants provides similar or better pain control than opioids in ACL and rotator cuff surgeries.
Top November & December 2021 FDA Approvals
November and December 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for hepatitis B, achondroplasia, cancer, and polycythemia vera.
Surgery Plus Chemo Better for Treating Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
Overall survival longer with secondary cytoreductive surgery followed by platinum-based chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone.
FDA Adds Patient Checklist to New Safety Guidelines for Breast Implants
The FDA issued orders that restrict the sale and distribution of breast implants to ensure that patients are informed about the risks associated with receiving breast implants.
Reducing Opioid Misuse After Surgery
The ASA suggests presurgical strategies to avoid postsurgical opioid reliance.
AANA Name Change, New President
The AANA has rebranded as the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology as part of a yearlong effort designed to advance the science of nurse anesthesiology and advocate for CRNAs.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update
The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.
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