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Fibrinogen and postpartum hemorrhage – Association or causality?
Publication date: Available online 1 April 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): David A. Rincón-Valenzuela, Juan Carlos Bocanegra, Jennifer Guevara Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, accounting for one in four maternal deaths. Despite efforts in public health policy, the incidence of massive PPH has increased in recent years even in first world countries. In Colombia, PPH is the second leading cause of maternal death. Multiple observational studies have provided evidence about the association between the concentration levels of fibrinogen in blood plasm...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - April 1, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

The Gold Ombredanne, not merely an award
Publication date: Available online 24 March 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Lorena Gartner-Isaza, José Ricardo Navarro-Vargas (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 25, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Factors influencing the level of knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospitals in Peru
Conclusion The level of knowledge was low and this is something that needs to be considered when developing continuing education policies in order to ensure that the healthcare staff has updated knowledge, and is prepared, in theory and in practice, to avoid complications and fatal outcomes. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 25, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Is it necessary to continue treating what was caused by one puncture with another one?
Publication date: Available online 17 March 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Efraín Riveros-Pérez (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 16, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Implantable peripheral subcutaneous occipital neurostimulation for the treatment of refractory Arnold's neuralgia: Cases report
Conclusions Peripheral subcutaneous neurostimulation seems promising as a short- and long-term therapy for the management of severe intractable occipital neuralgia. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 11, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Obstetric analgesia: Current situation and alternatives
This article discusses general aspects of epidural obstetric analgesia, and other pharmacological and non-pharmacological management options. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 9, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Comparison of the effectiveness of fentanyl versus morphine for severe postoperative pain management. A randomized, double blind, clinical trial
Conclusions Morphine and fentanyl were equally effective in treating severe POP after 5min and following intervals after rescue analgesia was initiated, during 25min at PACU, with no differences in efficacy or adverse effects between groups Register # NCT02145975 clinicaltrials.gov, prospective. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 28, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Identification of a thromboelastographic pattern in children undergoing cardiac surgery with prolonged exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass
This study suggests the existence of a thromboelastographic pattern independent of age or weight in patients undergoing paediatric cardiac surgery with prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass exposure, characterised by a reduction of angle and maximum amplitude values, with no change in reaction time. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 27, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Jet ventilation for the extraction of endobronchial foreing body in a patient with drained pneumothorax: A case report
Conclusion In the case described, rigid bronchoscopy minimized the risk of aspiration of blood and detritus due to continuous flow of gas upward, and avoided the increase of the air leak through the pneumothorax thank to limited airway pressures, making it a clear indication. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 26, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

3 or 4 years for Anesthesia Residency Program? How to approach the discussion in terms of competency-based education
Publication date: Available online 24 February 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Francisco Manuel Olmos-Vega, Antonio José Bonilla-Ramirez Faced with the dilemma of extending the anesthesiology residency from 3 to 4 years, there have been several arguments for and against. However, the starting point of the discussion must be redesigning the national program curricula to move away from a fixed-time training and variable competencies, to a competency-based model; i.e., fixed competencies and variable time frames. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 24, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor “Historia del Cuidado Intensivo en Colombia”
Publication date: Available online 24 February 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Juan Martin González-León (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 24, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

What to do with foreign physicians?
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Manuel Galindo-Arias (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - February 23, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

The fiscal cliff and opportunities for change
Publication date: January–March 2017 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 45, Issue 1 Author(s): Catalina Ceballos-Stendall, David Walker (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - January 4, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Safe behaviours and acceptance of the use of checklists in urban obstetric units in Colombia
Conclusions Healthcare professionals working in the obstetric units assessed had, at the time, knowledge and experience with the use of checklists and relatively good attitudes towards them; moreover, the level of compliance with safe behaviours was medium to high. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - December 20, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Assessing the completeness of reporting of observational studies in Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology. Cross sectional study
Conclusion The completeness of reporting of observational studies in the Colombian Journal of Anaesthesiology is close to 60%, according to results worldwide. No change was found as a result of the publication of the STROBE Statement in 2007. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - December 17, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research