Recommendations Developed for Managing Neuromuscular Blockade
Authors recommend against clinical assessment alone when neuromuscular drugs are administered due to insensitivity of assessment
Diagnosis & Disease Information
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Iheezo Ophthalmic Gel Approved for Ocular Surface Anesthesia
Iheezo is a sterile, preservative-free, single-patient use, ophthalmic gel preparation.
Posimir Now Available for Postsurgical Analgesia Following Shoulder Surgery
Posimir is a novel formulation of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic, designed to be administered directly into the surgical site.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion Recalled Due to Visible Particulates in Vials
Propofol is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedative drug for use in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation.
Surgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
No increased risk for perioperative complications seen for fully vaccinated patients, surgery without general anesthesia
Hospira Announces Propofol Recall Due to Possible Particulate in Vial
Propofol is an IV general anesthetic and sedative drug used in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation.
Spinal Anesthesia Tied to More Severe Pain After Hip Fracture Surgery
Greater worst pain in first 24 hours and more prescription analgesic use at 60 days reported with spinal versus general anesthesia
FDA: Airway Obstruction Possible With Silicone-Based EMG Endotracheal Tubes
The FDA recommends that health care providers be aware of the increased risk, and follow the instructions for use in the device labeling.
Intra-Articular Injection of Triamcinolone Beneficial in Hip Osteoarthritis
Pain improved with ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection of corticosteroid and local anesthetic added to best current treatment
