Spinal Anaesthesia for Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Possible Transmission Rates in Anaesthetists: Retrospective, Single-Center, Observational Cohort Study
Spinal anesthesia for ASA 1 patients with mild COVID-19 infection appears safe, and higher levels of PPE seem to decrease the transmission rate of COVID-19 to providers.
Br J Anaesth. 2020 Jun;124(6):670-675.
PMID: 32234250
Risk Factors Associated with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Death in Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pneumonia in Wuhan, China
Older age, neutrophilia, organ and coagulation dysfunction were all associated with ARDS and death in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. Steroids may confer a survival advantage to patients with ARDS in this group.
JAMA Intern Med. 2020 Jul 1;180(7):934-943.
PMID: 32167524
Effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch vs Saline for Volume Replacement Therapy on Death or Postoperative Complications Among High-Risk Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery
The use of HES vs. normal saline resulted in no significant difference in death or post-operative complication among high risk patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
JAMA. 2020 Jan 21;323(3):225-236.
PMID: 31961418
Anesthetic Depth and Complications After Major Surgery: An International, Randomized Controlled Trial
There was no difference in mortality or in secondary outcomes between patients undergoing surgery with ‘light’ versus ‘deep’ levels of anesthesia.
Lancet. 2019 Nov 23;394(10212):1907-1914.
PMID: 31645286
Impact of Caffeine Ingestion on the Driving Performance of Anesthesiology Residents After 6 Consecutive Overnight Work Shifts
Caffeine may improve driving safety during states of relative sleep disruption.
Anesth Analg. 2020 Jan;130(1):66-75.
PMID: 31274603
Randomized Trial Comparing Early and Late Administration of Rocuronium Before and After Checking Mask Ventilation in Patients with Normal Airways
Early administration of rocuronium before checking mask ventilation resulted in larger mask tidal volumes and earlier tracheal intubation in patients with normal airways.
Anesth Analg. 2019 Aug;129(2):380-386.
PMID: 30768462
Perioperative Covert Stroke in Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery (NeuroVISION): A Prospective Cohort Study
Perioperative covert stroke occurred in 1 in 14 of patients 65 and older undergoing inpatient noncardiac surgery, ad it was associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline 1 year after surgery.
Lancet. 2019 Sep 21;394(10203):1022-1029.
PMID: 31422895
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Prevents Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Open Total Aortic Arch Replacement: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
Remote ischemic preconditioning prevented AKI after open total arch replacement (especially severe AKI), and shortened mechanical ventilation duration.
Anesth Analg. 2019 Jul;129(1):287-293.
PMID: 30896603