Longer anesthesia duration linked to increased surgical complications
Among patients undergoing microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck, increased anesthesia duration is associated with higher rates of complications.
Anesthesiology
Updated guidelines for safe sedation of pediatric patients
Updated guidelines for safely sedating pediatric patients have been released by the AAP and AAPD.
Medical malpractice claims against anesthesiologists decreasing
The number of medical malpractice claims made against anesthesiologists has significantly decreased since 2005.
Ethyl chloride before anesthesia
Consider using topical ethyl chloride before the use of anesthesia when working with infected skin.
Phenylephrine HCl injection recalled
American Regent has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 1% (10mg/mL), 5mL vials.
Outdated warning against using epinephrine in digital blocks
Do the benefits now outweigh the risks of using lidocaine with epinephrine in digital blocks?
Man chokes while undergoing anesthesia
A nurse anesthetist’s quick reaction saves a patient’s life during a routine endoscopic procedure.
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