In the Literature
Keep up to date with the latest in patient safety with summaries of the best medical journal articles from the APSF Newsletter Editorial Board.
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Summary published April 22, 2024
This cross-sectional study examined surgical encounters of patients who received cefazolin in the perioperative setting (four hours before surgery to four hours postoperatively) to evaluate the incidence rate of anaphylaxis…
Summary published April 15, 2024
In this prospective dose-finding study conducted at a single center, the use of sugammadex to counteract rocuronium during sternal closure was guided by quantitative EMG neuromuscular blockade monitoring. The aim…
Summary published April 8, 2024
This article describes the results of a quality improvement initiative to increase use of an electronic medical record-based checklist during intraoperative handoff Conducted at a tertiary academic medical center, more…
Summary published April 1, 2024
Dexmedetomidine, a highly selective α2-adrenergic agonist, is a effective drug for procedural sedation, particularly in pediatrics, offering sedative, anxiolytic, and analgesic effects with minimal respiratory depression. This randomized, double-blinded, controlled…
Summary published March 25, 2024
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology recommend multimodal analgesia (MMA) to optimize analgesia after cesarean delivery. Research and current guidelines surrounding MMA utilization…
Summary published March 18, 2024
The systematic review focuses on patients with aortic stenosis (AS) who received neural axial anesthesia (NA) during surgery. The study aims to assess the safety of anesthesia, specifically for the…
