American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 19-23
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 19 to 23 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted...
Overweight, Obese Patients Rate Tummy Tuck Results Highly
Majority of patients stated they would undergo the procedure again, despite higher rates of complications
One in Five Receive Opioid Rx After Cardiac Implant Procedure
80 percent had never taken opioids before, but nearly one in 10 sought a refill
Fewer Women Than Men Receive Kidney Replacement Therapy
Findings consistent across decades for nine European countries
Outcomes Across Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Similar
Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results
Lung Transplant With Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Feasible
Method increases number of available lungs with comparable patient outcomes
Prophylactic Melatonin Does Not Cut Delirium After Major Cardiac Surgery
Findings based on results of randomized trial of patients undergoing major cardiac surgery
Poor Health Literacy Tied to More Hardships Among Cancer Survivors
Individuals with low health literacy face more material, psychological, financial hardships
ASA: Opioid-Free Pediatric Tonsillectomy Feasible
Majority of children opioid-free intraoperatively do not need opioids postoperatively
ASA: Enhanced Recovery Program Cuts Opioid Use After Colorectal Surgery
Findings show colorectal surgical patients can better manage pain with fewer opioids
