Tag: Anesthesia
GLP1 Receptor Agonists Do Not Up Risk for Complications After Emergency Surgery
Risk for respiratory complications in patients with type 2 diabetes not increased with use of GLP1 receptor agonists
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Aspiration Pneumonia Risk Increased for GLP-1 RA Users Undergoing Endoscopy
Risk for aspiration pneumonia increased for patients undergoing propofol-assisted endoscopies
Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Does Not Increase Aspiration
No increase in aspiration or subsequent pneumonia seen among patients undergoing surgical procedures
Femoral Nerve Block Cuts Opioid Use in ACL Reconstruction
Lower incidence of excessive opioid consumption seen for patients receiving femoral nerve block versus adductor canal block
Review Compares Analgesic Interventions After Shoulder Surgery
Lowest pain scores at 12 hours after surgery seen with continuous nerve block; very low pain scores also seen at 24, 48 hours
Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Beneficial for Achieving Intubation
Video laryngoscopy reduces attempts needed to achieve endotracheal intubation in adults who require single-lumen endotracheal intubation
Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs
GLP-1 RA use associated with higher prevalence of residual gastric content in participants undergoing elective procedure under anesthesia
High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Seems Safe for Lung Ablation
HFJV under general anesthesia as safe as spontaneous respiration under moderate sedation for percutaneous lung ablation
Racial Disparities Persist in General Anesthesia Rates for C-Section
Disparities no longer seen once a neuraxial catheter is in situ among those undergoing intrapartum cesarean delivery
