Recommendations Developed Relating to Cannabis Use Before Surgery
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In consensus guidelines issued by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and published online Jan. 5 in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, recommendations are presented for the perioper…
Learn MoreRecommendations Developed for Managing Neuromuscular Blockade
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In practice guidelines issued by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and published in the January issue of Anesthesiology, recommendations are presented for reducing residual neuromuscular blockade after …
Learn MoreSupraphysiological Oxygen During Surgery Linked to Organ Damage
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Supraphysiological oxygen administration during surgery is associated with increased odds of kidney, myocardial, and lung injury, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in The BMJ.
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Learn MoreAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 22 to 25
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 22 to 25 in New Orleans and attracted approximately 15,000 participants from around the world, including anesthesiologists and other health care professionals. The con…
Learn MoreASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A reduced noise environment in the operating room (OR) may improve postoperative behavior in children undergoing general anesthesia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society…
Learn MoreNo hay ninguna señal de que la anestesia en el embarazo afecte al desarrollo posterior del niño
VIERNES, 28 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las madres que se han sometido a una cirugía de emergencia durante el embarazo pueden estar tranquilas: la exposición a la anestesia no se vincula con problemas del desarrollo en sus hijos, revela un …
Learn MoreNo Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child’s Later Development
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a new study reveals.While surgery and anesthesia are t…
Learn MoreQuieter ORs May Make for Happier Kids After Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to better child behavior after surgery may be a more peaceful operating room.“The period before, during and after surgery is a particularly unpredictable time for parents,” explained Nguyen Tram, a …
Learn MoreLos usuarios de marihuana quizá sientan más dolor postquirúrgico, según un estudio
LUNES, 24 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que consumen marihuana de forma regular podrían tener dificultades si en algún momento necesitan una cirugía mayor, informa un estudio reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que lo usuario…
Learn MoreMarijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports.Frequent marijuana users tend to experience more pain as they recover from surgery, and they re…
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