Anesthesiology (all articles)
Review | Impact of fatigue on anesthesia providers
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:33h | UTCImpact of fatigue on anaesthesia providers: a scoping review – British Journal of Anaesthesia
M-A | Colchicine for prevention of post-operative atrial fibrillation
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:03h | UTC
AHA Statement | Perioperative care for children with congenital heart disease presenting for noncardiac procedures
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:26h | UTCCommentary: AHA Weighs in on Risks of Noncardiac Surgery in Congenital HD Patients – TCTMD
SR (mostly from observational studies) | Fast-track protocols for patients undergoing spine surgery
25 Jan, 2023 | 11:20h | UTCRelated:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
M-A | Routine use of α1-antagonists in orthopedic surgery increases adverse events and does not reduce postoperative urinary retention
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:20h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#ICYMI
Do α1-antagonists prevent retention after #ortho #surgery?#systematicreview and meta-analysis says no, and high rates of α related complications seencaveat – few trials!https://t.co/kTaK5Oej85#some4surgery @asgbi @SEIQuirurgica pic.twitter.com/amMrVRGhbf
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 19, 2023
M-A | Enhanced recovery after surgery in children undergoing abdominal surgery
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:12h | UTCEnhanced recovery after surgery in children undergoing abdominal surgery: meta-analysis – BJS Open
M-A | Intra-articular lidocaine vs. intravenous sedation for closed reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation in the emergency department
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:10h | UTC
Guidelines | Enhanced recovery after surgery recommendations for renal transplantation
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:51h | UTCRelated:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Commentary on Twitter
Free to access in January's BJS: Enhanced recovery after surgery recommendations for renal transplantation: guidelines https://t.co/VkTRQmDWRS @bplwijn @des_winter @ksoreide @MalinASund @evanscolorectal @nfmkok @paulo_sutt @robhinchliffe1 @young_bjs pic.twitter.com/7JQYrlZJnO
— BJS (@BJSurgery) December 30, 2022
Key elements of enhanced recovery after total joint arthroplasty: a reanalysis of the ERAS guidelines
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:49h | UTCRelated:
Enhanced recovery pathways in orthopedic surgery – Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
M-A | Effects of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:35h | UTC
RCT | Bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block vs. wound infiltration for postoperative analgesia in lumbar spinal fusion surgery
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:18h | UTC
M-A | Impact of perioperative steroid administration in patients undergoing elective liver resection
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:00h | UTC
M-A | Optimal timing of perioperative chemical thromboprophylaxis in elective major abdominal surgery
19 Jan, 2023 | 13:52h | UTCOptimal Timing of Perioperative Chemical Thromboprophylaxis in Elective Major Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review | Surgical site infection prevention
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:31h | UTCSurgical Site Infection Prevention: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author interview: Surgical Site Infection Prevention – JAMA
Related:
Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection – World Health Organization
AAOS Guideline: Prevention of surgical site infections after major extremity trauma.
Implementing human factors for patient safety in anesthesia: guidance for clinicians, departments and hospitals
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:33h | UTCSee also: Human factors in anaesthesia: a narrative review – Anaesthesia
News Release: New guidance to reduce human error and improve safety as UK health service struggles – The Association of Anaesthetists
Commentary on Twitter
?Join us at #WSM2023 as we hear from @Fionafionakel about the new @Assoc_Anaes and @dasairway guideline on implementing human factors in anaesthesia.
Time to reduce our reliance on exceptional performance to provide high-quality patient care?
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— ??????????? (@Anaes_Journal) January 12, 2023
AAP Clinical Report | Use of point-of-care ultrasonography in the NICU for diagnostic and procedural purposes
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:32h | UTCUse of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the NICU for Diagnostic and Procedural Purposes – Pediatrics
Technical Report: Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the NICU for Diagnostic and Procedural Purposes – Pediatrics
News Release: AAP Issues Reports on Point-of-care Ultrasonography Applications in the NICU – American Academy of Pediatrics
Commentary on Twitter
This clinical report describes the current landscape of neonatal point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), outlines barriers for implementation, & provides a suggested educational framework for successful implementation of a POCUS program: https://t.co/HuiNI3gBUK #Pediatrics pic.twitter.com/5IDjwoY8dg
— AAP Pediatrics (@aap_peds) November 29, 2022
RCT | Effective dose of ephedrine for treatment of hypotension after induction of anesthesia in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:06h | UTCEffective dose of ephedrine for treatment of hypotension after induction of general anaesthesia in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age: a multicentre randomised, controlled, open label, dose escalation trial – British Journal of Anaesthesia (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT | Effect of 5% EMLA cream on postoperative sore throat in adults following general endotracheal anesthesia
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:05h | UTCEffect of 5% EMLA Cream on Postoperative Sore Throat in Adults Following General Endotracheal Anesthesia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study – Anesthesia & Analgesia (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
2023 ASA Guidelines for preoperative fasting
15 Jan, 2023 | 20:42h | UTC
RCT | In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, intravenous high-dose selenium did not reduce morbidity or mortality
15 Jan, 2023 | 20:00h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this study, high-dose sodium selenite was not effective in reducing the development of organ dysfunction and death in high-risk cardiac surgery patients. @CStoppe @CriticalCa https://t.co/H3HR1u1HhU
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) January 12, 2023
Clinical practice guidelines for enhanced recovery after colon and rectal surgery
13 Jan, 2023 | 13:44h | UTCSee also:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
2023 ASA practice guidelines for monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade
13 Jan, 2023 | 13:43h | UTCNews Release: Neuromuscular Blockade Guidelines Will Improve Patient Safety and Satisfaction – American Society of Anesthesiologists
Commentary: Recommendations Developed for Managing Neuromuscular Blockade – HealthDay
RCT | Anterior quadratus lumborum block at lateral supra-arcuate ligament vs. thoracic epidural analgesia after open liver surgery
13 Jan, 2023 | 13:03h | UTCUltrasound-Guided Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block at Lateral Supra-Arcuate Ligament vs Thoracic Epidural Analgesia after Open Liver Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority Trial – Journal of the American College of Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Despite potential epidural risk of coagulopathy, thoracic epidural analgesia was observed to be superior to US-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block at lateral supra-arcuate ligament for postoperative pain management after open #LiverSurgeryhttps://t.co/f1UKQWxLTr pic.twitter.com/6xfoylq44R
— JACS (@acsJACS) November 20, 2022
SR | Efficacy of presurgical interventions to promote smoking cessation
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:24h | UTC
Consensus Document | The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:18h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
AATS announces the publication of “The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation" in #JTCVS! Read the AATS 2022 Expert Consensus Document: https://t.co/rNPCl6bzYK @mghartwigmd @AnkitBharatMD @MarceloCypel @KHoetzenecker @Machuca_TN @IsaOpitz @tssmn @AATSHQ pic.twitter.com/jU7JcJ0jeB
— AATS Journals (@AATSJournals) October 27, 2022