In a multicenter matched cohort analysis, sugammadex administration was associated with a 30% reduced risk of pulmonary complications, a 47% reduced risk of pneumonia, and a 55% reduced risk of respiratory failure compared to neostigmine. ow.ly/ocec50KbQb3

Day-of-surgery cancellations impede access and contribute to inequities in pediatric healthcare. In the October issue, Dr. Willer and colleagues examined the association of neighborhood opportunity with pediatric day-of-surgery cancellations. Read more: ow.ly/BNep50TmjAT

🆕 Antimicrobial resistance poses an important global health challenge in the 21st century. A new in-depth global analysis suggests more than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur between now & 2050. Explore the data: buff.ly/3zlVE0U #AMR

Intrathecal diamorphine & pain scores ⬇️0–4 h, 8–12 h & 24 h postop IV morphine consumption ⬇️0–4 h postop dynamic pain scores ⬇️8–12 h postop rest pain scores Kariem Eric Albrecht 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

To learn more about perioperative myocardial injury, then read this excellent #BJAEd article by Drs Hughes, Ackland and Shelley. Covering definitions, mechanisms, importance - and more! Article at: bjaed.org/article/S2058-…

Reduced climate emissions and lower-than-expected rate of bacterial contamination in a randomised study of reuse of infusion-set components for total intravenous anaesthesia. 👉 rb.gy/vxad88 Per Werner Möller Kliniska vetenskaper Sahlgrenska Academy Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg Lund University

Have you ever caused any harm using an introducer? The median incidence of airway trauma from each introducer was: • 13.1% for standard stylets • 5.4% for bougies • 5.5% for video stylets • 4.8% for optical stylets Adam Boulton Edward Smith 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

Most introducers are safe and reduce the risk of airway trauma. EXCEPT stylets. Stylets might be associated with an increased risk of airway trauma compared w other devices or no stylet. Adam Boulton Edward Smith 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

🔓Tracheal tube introducer-associated airway trauma: a systematic review Adam Boulton Edward Smith 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

Research Study: #Obstructive #Sleep #Apnea Associated With Unanticipated Admission Following Nonotolaryngologic #Pediatric Ambulatory #Surgery #OSA #pedsanes #Pediatrics #Medicine buff.ly/3B5mbQN

Comparison of the modified Mallampati classification score versus the best visible Mallampati score in the prediction of difficult tracheal intubation: a single-centre prospective observational study - #CJA #Anesthesia #Anesthesiology buff.ly/3zb1zG0

Apixaban⬇️risk of risk of major bleeding by 47% vs. warfarin & rivaroxaban, whereas rivaroxaban is associated with a 65%⬆️risk of major bleeding vs. warfarin; no differences in risks for stroke/systemic embolism & death observed. #AHAJournals Alex Chang, MD, FASN, FAHA ahajrnls.org/47uVUHq

🔓Regional anaesthesia for knee arthroplasty in the UK: survey of practice 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with Fontan circulation - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia #CJA #CJA2024 #Anesthesia #Anesthesiology buff.ly/3XOR2db

Read the October 2024 Science, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist for a summary of “Acetaminophen for prevention and treatment of organ dysfunction in critically ill patients with sepsis: The ASTER randomized clinical trial.” ow.ly/UbiY50ToFWe

In a new study, Dr. Zarour and colleagues hypothesized that intraoperative hypotension is associated with postoperative delirium in patients over 70 years old having elective noncardiac surgery. Read the article: ow.ly/sqGF50ToGa2

What pre-operative neuropsychological tests are available? What do they test? • FCSRT - selective reminding test • Visual reproduction test from the Wechsler memory scale • WAIS-R digit span test • Trail making test • WAIS-R digit symbol test 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

Thanks to Audrey De Jong Now we move on to our next paper!.... Difficult or impossible facemask ventilation in children with difficult tracheal intubation: a retrospective analysis of the PeDI registry by Annery Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, MD, MSCE bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-… #bjachat

Case Based Discussion: Patients whose airway may be difficult - what would you do? How would you manage the airway of a patient w impossible facemask ventilation? Émilie (she/her) Kariem Imran Ahmad Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA 🇺🇸🇵🇭 #AC2024 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Does your pregnant patient have a pre-existing spinal pathology? Read this #BJAEd article by Drs Crowe and Drew to better understand the intricacies of providing neuraxial anaesthesia & analgesia to this patient group. Full article at bjaed.org/article/S2058-…