PACU
Optimizing Anesthesia for Hip Replacement In a Patient With Severe Scoliosis
For patients with severe scoliosis, careful preoperative planning is paramount to avoid complications from ...
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Propofol TIVA Results in Shorter PACU Stay for Outpatient Shoulder Arthroscopy
Use of total IV anesthesia with propofol significantly reduces PACU I time relative to inhaled general anesthesia ...
JULY 25, 2024
Community Hospitals Can Successfully Initiate ERAS Protocols to Reduce Morphine Use in Mastectomy Patients
Just as seen in larger academic settings, implementing ERAS protocols in community hospitals can lead to success.
MARCH 10, 2022
Consider Adding the iPACK Block for TKA Pain
The iPACK block is a viable choice for reducing immediate postoperative pain after TKA.
JANUARY 23, 2022
An Outpatient Joint Replacement Program at a Trauma Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What are the anesthesia implications for total joint replacement as outpatient surgery in otherwise healthy ...
JANUARY 12, 2022
Fentanyl Availability Affects Intraoperative Dosing
According to researchers, increasing ampule size of fentanyl significantly increases the total intra-op dosing of ...
APRIL 1, 2021
Consider Sublingual Sufentanil Over IV Fentanyl for Outpatient Surgery
Sublingual sufentanil may be an option for outpatients with a history of adverse reactions from IV fentanyl.
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Regional Anesthesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
General anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with risks to patients, anesthesiologists, surgeons ...
JUNE 2, 2020
Report From Wuhan: Hard-Won Insights From China
Anesthesiologists can learn a lot from colleagues in China who already weathered the COVID-19 outbreak.
APRIL 2, 2020
Systemic Lidocaine Lowers Opioid Use in Non-OR Settings
Opioid use after ambulatory surgery can be decreased in a safe and effective way without sacrificing analgesia, ...
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Preliminary Study Faults Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery
A preliminary trial has found that opioid-free anesthesia for bariatric surgery may not be the optimal choice, ...
JANUARY 6, 2020
Low Minute Ventilation in PACU May Identify Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression
Monitoring for low minute ventilation during the 45 minutes before anticipated PACU discharge can be useful in ...
JUNE 25, 2018
