Meta-analysis: Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults after general anesthesia

21 Oct, 2020 | 09:13h | UTC

Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults after general anaesthesia: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library

Summary: Which medicines work best to prevent people from being sick (vomiting) after an operation? – Cochrane Library

Commentary on Twitter

Very pleased to share our new #NMA on drugs for preventing #postoperative #nausea and #vomiting after general #anaesthesia: https://t.co/vwha2Vd3DL A huge effort (585 studies!), that involved assessing and ranking the effects of 28 drugs and 36 drug combinations from 6 classes.

— Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care (@Cochrane_ACE) October 20, 2020

Guideline on anesthesia and sedation in breastfeeding women

18 Oct, 2020 | 23:01h | UTC

Guideline on anaesthesia and sedation in breastfeeding women 2020 – Anaesthesia

Commentary: Guidelines Indicate Breastfeeding Is Safe After Maternal Anesthesia – Physician’s Briefing

Commentary on Twitter

🔐These new @Assoc_Anaes guidelines for anaesthesia and sedation in breastfeeding women are new for 2020 and #FOAMed forever!

An excellent read for #WorldAnaesthesiaDay!@jmitchelldoc @ElaineW14626897 @BfWendy @mikekinsella10

🔗https://t.co/nMAyWjdW0G pic.twitter.com/pRKzcUaNhY

— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) October 16, 2020

Systematic review: Complications of cricothyroidotomy versus tracheostomy in emergency surgical airway management

7 Oct, 2020 | 08:52h | UTC

Complications of cricothyroidotomy versus tracheostomy in emergency surgical airway management: a systematic review – BMC Anesthesiology

Review: Prehabilitation for the Anesthesiologist

6 Oct, 2020 | 00:07h | UTC

Prehabilitation for the Anesthesiologist – Anesthesiology

Commentary on Twitter

Review by Dr. Carli @mcgillanesth focuses on fast-track and enhanced recovery after surgery protocols https://t.co/ItIe8RLDL7 pic.twitter.com/lGhq8Xll7I

— Anesthesiology journal (@_Anesthesiology) August 28, 2020

Randomized trial: Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy does not benefit obese women after cesarean delivery

28 Sep, 2020 | 01:29h | UTC

Effect of Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Wound Dressing on Surgical-Site Infection in Obese Women After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Negative pressure wound therapy does not cut infection risk in obese women after cesarean delivery – NIH News Releases

Commentary on Twitter

In this RCT, prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy did not reduce risk of surgical-site infection vs standard #woundcare in women with #obesity after cesarean delivery https://t.co/9Pz2YIAZKE

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 24, 2020

A comprehensive update on aspirin management during noncardiac surgery

22 Sep, 2020 | 09:24h | UTC

A Comprehensive Update on Aspirin Management During Noncardiac Surgery – Anesthesia & Analgesia

Pre-post study: Improved outcomes with an enhanced recovery approach to cesarean delivery

14 Sep, 2020 | 00:53h | UTC

Improved Outcomes With an Enhanced Recovery Approach to Cesarean Delivery – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Commentary: Enhanced recovery approach aids cesarean birth outcomes – MedicalXpress

Randomized trial: Preoperative intravenous iron to treat anemia 10–42 days before major abdominal surgery does not reduce the need for blood transfusion

6 Sep, 2020 | 21:28h | UTC

Preoperative intravenous iron to treat anaemia before major abdominal surgery (PREVENTT): a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial – The Lancet

Commentary on Twitter

Startling finding. In a blinded RCT, preop iron transfusion did not ⬇️complications, or a ⬇️transfusions after major abdominal surgery. While Hb ⬆️, no real tangible benefit occurred.
Periop medicine & optimization is complicated! #colorectalsurgery https://t.co/q0HhR3JCy3

— Ahmer Karimuddin (@ahmerkarimuddin) September 5, 2020

Randomized trial: Effect of low tidal volume vs. conventional tidal volume on postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing major surgery

3 Sep, 2020 | 10:57h | UTC

Effect of Intraoperative Low Tidal Volume vs Conventional Tidal Volume on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary on Twitter

Normal lungs and the humans containing them don’t seem to mind how they’re ventilated (within reason). https://t.co/EdGVjm7esU

— Greg Bryson, MD, FRCPC (@glbryson) September 2, 2020

Practical guidance for tracheal intubation of patients with COVID-19

1 Sep, 2020 | 06:23h | UTC

Practical Guidance for Tracheal Intubation of Patients With COVID-19 – Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cytoreductive Surgery with or without hyperthermic IntraPEritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations

28 Aug, 2020 | 08:35h | UTC

AHA Scientific Statement: Considerations for reduction of risk of perioperative stroke in adult patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic aortic operations

27 Aug, 2020 | 09:46h | UTC

Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association – Circulation

News Release: Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery – American Heart Association

Top Things to Know: Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations

Commentary: Teamwork Needed to Reduce Stroke and Its Consequences in Cardiac Surgery: AHA – TCTMD

Non-cardiac surgery in patients with coronary artery disease: Risk evaluation and periprocedural management

21 Aug, 2020 | 02:23h | UTC

Non-cardiac surgery in patients with coronary artery disease: risk evaluation and periprocedural management – Nature Reviews Cardiology

NICE Guideline: Perioperative care in adults

20 Aug, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC

Perioperative care in adults – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Commentary on Twitter

https://t.co/1aHU3TroSp
NICE published its periop care guidelines today. Rather than being a compendium of periop medicine, it provides guidance on how the care can be improved, and should be welcomed by all periop HCPs pic.twitter.com/qlPifdUZll

— Nicholas Levy (@nicholasalevy) August 19, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a community setting before and after the use of face shields

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:51h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Community Health Workers in India Before and After Use of Face Shields – JAMA

Systematic review: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion

14 Aug, 2020 | 01:04h | UTC

Erythropoietin plus iron versus control treatment including placebo or iron for preoperative anaemic adults undergoing non‐cardiac surgery – Cochrane Library

Summary: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anaemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion – Cochrane Library

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Intravenous lidocaine for the prevention of postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in male patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumors

14 Aug, 2020 | 01:03h | UTC

Intravenous Lidocaine for the Prevention of Postoperative Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort in Male Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial – Anesthesia & Analgesia

Commentary on Twitter

IV #lidocaine administration resulted in lower incidence of moderate-to-severe CRBD, lower #opioid requirement, & higher #PatientSatisfaction in males undergoing TURBT without evidence of significant side effects @cuhpr https://t.co/OPOGkZl2Dd pic.twitter.com/RjcRP8UzlA

— Anesthesia&Analgesia (@IARS_Journals) July 10, 2020

Risk to health from COVID‐19 for anesthetists and intensivists – a narrative review

12 Aug, 2020 | 02:22h | UTC

Risk to health from COVID‐19 for anaesthetists and intensivists – a narrative review – Anaesthesia

Review: Perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment and management for noncardiac surgery

27 Jul, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC

Perioperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Statins associated w fewer postop CV complications, lower mortality, consider for patients w ASCVD undergoing vascular surgery. High-dose β-blockers (eg, 100 mg metoprolol) associated w higher stroke, mortality risk, don't routinely use https://t.co/DcAqWeAGZm

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) July 24, 2020

Review: Anticipated difficult airway during obstetric general anesthesia

27 Jul, 2020 | 09:29h | UTC

Anticipated difficult airway during obstetric general anaesthesia: narrative literature review and management recommendations – Anaesthesia

Meta-analysis: No clinically meaningful difference in postoperative pain with perioperative gabapentinoids

24 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC

Perioperative Use of Gabapentinoids for the Management of Postoperative Acute Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Anesthesiology

Review: Care of the pregnant woman with Covid-19 in labor and delivery

22 Jul, 2020 | 02:26h | UTC

Care of the pregnant woman with coronavirus disease 2019 in labor and delivery: anesthesia, emergency cesarean delivery, differential diagnosis in the acutely ill parturient, care of the newborn, and protection of the healthcare personnel – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Dexmedetomidine does not decrease postoperative atrial arrhythmias or delirium in patients recovering from cardiac surgery

21 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC

Dexmedetomidine for reduction of atrial fibrillation and delirium after cardiac surgery (DECADE): a randomised placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet

Related Commentary on Twitter

DECADE: in 794 cardiac surgery patients, dexmedetomidine vs saline from surgical incision till 24h led to less atrial fibrillation (30% vs 34%, n.s.), but more delirium (17% vs 12%, n.s.), and more serious events (5% vs 1% ns).
Thanks to @CritCareReviews https://t.co/ZGs1ZSGMmP

— Peter Nydahl (@NydahlPeter) July 20, 2020