GLP-1 agonists and anesthesia risks
GLP-1 agonist drugs are popular and effective for weight loss but can pose safety risks with aspiration for patients going under anesthesia
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Cannabis Use & Surgical Complications
Cannabis users have higher complication rates after major elective surgery according to our national analysis of inpatient surgeries in the United States
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IV Methocarbamol After Spine Surgery
IV methocarbamol does not meaningfully reduce pain or opioid consumption after elective spine surgery
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Unlocking Personalized Pain Relief: New Insights from Hip Fracture Pain Study
Pain after surgery isn’t just a number; it’s an experience that varies dramatically from one individual to another. Our latest research, recently published in Bone, dives into this complexity, exploring how elderly patients with hip fractures experience pain during hospitalization. By uncovering distinct pain “trajectories,” we’ve opened new doors to personalized pain management—tailoring treatment to…
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Racial Disparities in Maternal Care – Epidural Blood Patch Use
A post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a rare but significant complication of epidural or spinal anesthesia which is definitively treated with an epidural blood patch (EBP) procedure. Mothers who belong to a minority racial and ethnic group are less likely to receive an EBP for PDPH treatment during delivery.
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Failed Airway Management – Review Article
UpToDate review article on managing the failed airway and techniques for emergency invasive airway access
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Cesarean delivery and Postpartum Acute Kidney Injury
A study examining the increased risk of postpartum acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with cesarean delivery. Published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (2022).
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The Lost Airway
A review of the incidence, management, and complications of the “cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate” emergency scenario and training issues related to its management. Published in Anesthesiology Clinics (2020).
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Inpatient Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion and Early Endoscopy
A nationwide study of all inpatient admissions in 2016 for pediatric foreign body ingestion in the United States. We examine whether early endoscopy (within 24h) is associated with a shorter length of stay. Published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (2021).
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Effects of Florida Law on Opioid Prescriptions after Cesarean Delivery
How did Florida law HB 21 (which limits opioid prescriptions for acute pain) impact opioid pain medicine prescriptions for women after cesarean delivery? Published in Anesthesia & Analgesia (2021).
