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(Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - October 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
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(Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - October 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Postoperative pain management for tracheoesophageal fistula repair using transverse, in-plane, ultrasound guided paravertebral technique in a 2 kg neonate
We read with interest the recent paper discussing an ultrasound guided oblique intercostal approach for paravertebral catheters placement in 2 neonates scheduled for tracheoesophageal fistula repair [1]. While we applaud the author's choice of using for paravertebral catheters (PVBCs) in such small neonates, we question the technique used; an ultrasound image was not presented, and the figure and block details do not seem to be in concordance with the approach used. The depth of paravertebral space with intercostal approach is only few millimiters, making this approach extremely challenging, with a high risk of pneumothora...
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - September 16, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maria A. Hernandez, Mihaela Visoiu Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Editorial Board w/barcode
(Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - September 16, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Table of Contents
(Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - September 16, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Optimal analgesic regimen for bariatric surgery: No opioid is rarely the option …
Obesity is widely recognized as a major public health problem in the United States [1]. Exercise and diet are often used as the first line treatments to reduce obesity, but they constantly fail to achieve long term success for many patients. In contrast, bariatric surgery has been proven a more efficacious long-term solution to reduce obesity [2]. In addition, bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce important comorbidities (e.g., diabetes) frequently detected in obese patients [3]. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 21, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gildasio S. De Oliveira Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
A tale of two blocks
This study is the first randomized trial to specifically compare these two ultrasound guided approaches to the brachial plexus for elbow surgery demonstrating similar procedural times and onset times. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 18, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Alexander Cohen, Lauren Steffel, Jessica Black Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Conversion of oral endotracheal tube to nasal endotracheal tube without laryngoscopy
The conversion of an oral endotracheal tube to nasal is important in cases where the airway is compromised and in cases of difficult intubation and laryngoscopy is not possible. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Amir S. Gholami, Ahmad A. Mourra Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Selected highlights from clinical anesthesia and pain management
To review research highlights of manuscripts published in 2017 that pertain to all aspects of the clinical practice of anesthesiology. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mark C. Kendall, Dominic V. Pisano, Alexander D. Cohen, Michelle Gorgone, Zachary L. McCormick, Christopher J. Malgieri Source Type: research
Lack of a substantive effect of insurance and the national US payment system on the relative distribution of surgical cases among hospitals in the State of Iowa: A retrospective, observational, cohort study
Our aim was to quantify the extent to which the distribution of patients among payers and changes to the payers' policies has influenced the market of surgery among hospitals in a relatively rural state. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 9, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Franklin Dexter, Craig Jarvie, Richard H. Epstein Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Limitations of the Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block for radical mastectomy
The Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block, which was first described by Forero in 2016, is currently receiving a lot of attention [1,2]. The ESP block anesthetizes the ventral and dorsal rami of thoracic and lumbar nerves. The technique involves injection a local anesthetic in the plane between the erector spinae muscle and the spinal transverse processes. It has been reported to induce effective analgesia for several surgeries, especially thoracic surgery [1]. The ESP block has also been reported to induce effective analgesia in the perioperative pain management of breast surgeries [3]; however it was not reported to achieve a...
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 9, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hironobu Ueshima, Hiroshi Otake Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Partial hepatic resections for metastatic neuroendocrine tumors: perioperative outcomes
Partial hepatic resection reduces tumor burden in patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, thereby improving quality and length of life. These procedures can be challenging as well as life-threatening. Our aim was to evaluate our patients' perioperative outcomes and propose a definition for an intraoperative carcinoid crisis relevant to this surgery, given its unique surgical considerations. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 8, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michelle A.O. Kinney, David M. Nagorney, Daniel F. Clark, Travis D. O'Brien, Jonathan D. Turner, Mary E. Marienau, Darrell R. Schroeder, David P. Martin Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
The effect of enteral versus parenteral nutrition for critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To analyze the effect of enteral nutrition compared with parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 8, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gensheng Zhang, Kai Zhang, Wei Cui, Yucai Hong, Zhongheng Zhang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
Clinical experiences of pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block for hip surgery
Hip surgery is a common orthopedic surgery among the elderly. Effective perioperative pain management can minimize the need for opioids in addition to improving health-related quality of life. To relief the pain around the hip capsule is the most important analgesic for hip surgery. First published in 2018, the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block can block both femoral and obturator nerves [1]. Herein, we report two successful cases of PENG block for hip surgery. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 8, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hironobu Ueshima, Hiroshi Otake Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Quality of critical care clinical practice guidelines: Assessment with AGREE II instrument
Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are cornerstones for the management of critically ill patients. Numerous CPGs have been generated in critical care medicine, but their qualities have never been systematically appraised. The aim of the present study was to systematically assess the quality of critical care CPGs. (Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia)
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - August 7, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Zhonghua Chen, Yucai Hong, Ning Liu, Zhongheng Zhang Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research
