General Versus Neuraxial Anesthesia for Appendectomy: A Multicenter International Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-05978-9
Abstract: In resource-limited countries, open appendectomy is still performed under general anesthesia (GA) or neuraxial anesthesia (NA). We sought to compare the postoperative outcomes of appendectomy under NA versus GA. We conducted a post hoc analysis… read more here.
Keywords: anesthesia; study; appendectomy; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Neuraxial Anesthesia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11916-020-00895-3
Abstract: There has been a recent surge of interest in clinical applications of ultrasound, which has revolutionized acute pain management. This review is to summarize the current status of ultrasound utilization in neuraxial anesthesia, the most… read more here.
Keywords: anesthesia; ultrasound guided; anesthesia ultrasound; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Update on Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy and Neuraxial Anesthesia
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DOI: 10.1007/s40140-017-0204-y
Abstract: Historically, thrombocytopenia in pregnancy has been considered by many to be a relative contraindication to neuraxial placement secondary to the concern for spinal and epidural hematoma. More recent studies have attempted to further quantify this… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy neuraxial; etiology; neuraxial anesthesia; update thrombocytopenia ... See more keywords
A patient with postpolio syndrome developed cauda equina syndrome after neuraxial anesthesia: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.09.032
Abstract: Combined spinal anesthesia and postoperative epidural analgesia is widely used in orthopedic surgery. Uncommon but serious neurologic complications of neuraxial anesthesia (NA) include direct trauma during needle or catheter insertion, central nervous system infections, and… read more here.
Keywords: equina syndrome; syndrome developed; postpolio syndrome; anesthesia ... See more keywords
Use of neuraxial anesthesia for hybrid lower extremity revascularization is associated with reduced perioperative morbidity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.07.072
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Recent advances in endovascular technology have allowed complex peripheral arterial disease (PAD) to be treated with less invasive hybrid procedures under neuraxial anesthesia. This study investigates the perioperative outcomes of hybrid lower extremity revascularization… read more here.
Keywords: extremity revascularization; morbidity; anesthesia; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Systemic Heparinization After Neuraxial Anesthesia in Vascular Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.12.011
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine's guidelines recommend a 1-hour interval after neuraxial anesthesia (NA) before systemic heparinization to mitigate the risk of spinal hematoma (SH). The study authors aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: neuraxial anesthesia; vascular surgery; systemic heparinization; surgery ... See more keywords
Association of Hospital-level Neuraxial Anesthesia Use for Hip Fracture Surgery with Outcomes: A Population-based Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000001899
Abstract: Background: There is consistent and significant variation in neuraxial anesthesia use for hip fracture surgery across jurisdictions. We measured the association of hospital-level utilization of neuraxial anesthesia, independent of patient-level use, with 30-day survival (primary… read more here.
Keywords: use; anesthesia; level; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Do Anesthetic Choices Signal Quality?
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DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000002074
Abstract: Anesthesiology, V 128 • No 3 429 March 2018 H OW does one identify high-quality anesthetic care? Although the specialty of anesthesiology has succeeded in improving the safety and quality of care over time, with… read more here.
Keywords: quality; anesthesia; neuraxial anesthesia; anesthetic choices ... See more keywords
Peri- and Postpartum Management of Patients With Factor XI Deficiency
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DOI: 10.1177/1076029619880262
Abstract: Factor XI (FXI) deficiency is an uncommon autosomal disorder with variable bleeding phenotype, making peripartum management challenging. We describe our experience in pregnant women with FXI deficiency and identify strategies to minimize the use of… read more here.
Keywords: women fxi; fxi deficiency; management; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Factors associated with anesthetic satisfaction after cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia
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DOI: 10.1186/s40981-018-0206-x
Abstract: IntroductionEvaluating patient satisfaction with anesthesia is critical for improving their experiences. We investigated perioperative anesthetic satisfaction and associated predictive factors in patients receiving cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia (spinal anesthesia only or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia).MethodsThis… read more here.
Keywords: satisfaction; anesthesia; cesarean delivery; neuraxial anesthesia ... See more keywords
Bilateral Sciatic Neuropathies as a Complication of Positioning During Neuraxial Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001026
Abstract: Neurologic complications following neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean delivery are rare. We present a 33-year-old parturient who developed prolonged lower extremity weakness following a single-shot subarachnoid block for cesarean delivery. After neurologic evaluation, she was diagnosed… read more here.
Keywords: sciatic neuropathies; bilateral sciatic; neuraxial anesthesia; anesthesia cesarean ... See more keywords