Surgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
No increased risk for perioperative complications seen for fully vaccinated patients, surgery without general anesthesia
Anesthetics
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
Use of Injectable Local Anesthetics Up for Hip Fracture
Increasing use of injected local anesthetics may represent move away from opioid analgesia for hip fracture patients
Zynrelef Indication Expanded to Include More Surgical Procedures
Zynrelef is a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam.
ASA: Spinal Anesthesia Not Superior for Hip Fracture Surgery
Composite outcome of survival and recovery of ambulation at 60 days similar with spinal anesthesia, general anesthesia in older adults
Zynrelef Now Available for Postsurgical Analgesia for Up to 72 Hours
Zynrelef is a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic, and meloxicam, an NSAID.
Zynrelef Approved to Treat Postoperative Pain for Up to 72 Hours
The needle-free product is intended for single-dose administration only.
