Regional anesthesia is underutilized for carotid endarterectomy despite improved perioperative outcomes compared to general anesthesia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.11.035
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The choice of anesthetic for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) continues to be controversial. Recent literature suggests improved outcomes with the use of regional anesthesia (RA) compared to general (GA). The objective of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: regional anesthesia; anesthesia; carotid; carotid endarterectomy ... See more keywords
Improvement in Functional Outcomes with the Infinite Socket
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DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000210
Abstract: Introduction The prosthetic socket, which provides an important patient interface for weight bearing and mobility, cannot adequately account for the dynamics of the residual limb, and problems with pain, skin breakdown, verrucous hyperplasia, and bursitis… read more here.
Keywords: prosthetic socket; infinite socket; socket; functional outcomes ... See more keywords
Trauma surgeon–performed peripheral arterial repairs are associated with equivalent outcomes when compared with vascular surgeons
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003531
Abstract: This study reviews a level I trauma center's experience with open vascular trauma and compares outcomes between trauma surgeons and vascular surgeons. The time to the OR was significantly faster for trauma surgeons, OR duration… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes compared; arterial repairs; surgeon; vascular surgeons ... See more keywords
Injured recipients of low‐titer group O whole blood have similar clinical outcomes compared to recipients of conventional component therapy: A single‐center, retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16390
Abstract: Low‐titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is being increasingly transfused to injured patients. This study evaluated a range of clinical outcomes to determine if receipt of LTOWB predisposed recipients to worse outcomes compared to recipients… read more here.
Keywords: group whole; clinical outcomes; titer group; outcomes compared ... See more keywords