2016 - 2017
Effect of Conservative vs Conventional Oxygen Therapy on Mortality Among Patients in an Intensive Care Unit: The Oxygen-ICU Randomized Clinical Trial
A conservative oxygen strategy results in lower mortality in critically-ill patients in the ICU.
Incidence of Connected Consciousness after Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective, International, Multicenter Cohort Study of the Isolated Forearm Technique
The incidence of connected consciousness after the induction of anesthesia is significant and higher than many people assume.
Dexmedetomidine for prevention of delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Low-dose, prophylactic dexmedetomidine may decrease delirium and other complications in elderly patients admitted to the ICU after non-cardiac surgery.
Anesthesia Technique and Mortality after Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective, Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study
The use of spinal anesthesia for TKAs and THAs may be associated with a lower risk of death.
Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Reversal, and Risk of Postoperative Pneumonia
Use of NMBA, and especially lack of NMBA reversal, may increase the risk of postoperative pneumonia.
Patient outcomes and provider perceptions following implementation of a standardized perioperative care pathway for open liver resection
An ERAS pathway for liver resections may be associated with reduced opioid use, hospital length of stay, and hospital costs.