Browsing by Author "Sanford, David"
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Dexmedetomidine: One approach for multimodal opioid–sparing analgesia
Inadequate postoperative pain can hinder surgical recovery, impairing patient functionality and quality of life. The unfavorable side effects associated with a purely opioid based anesthetic have led anesthesia practitioners ... -
Efficacy of cryoanalgesia in thoracic surgery
This article aims to assess if patients who receive cryoablation therapy for open thoracotomy pain control demonstrate decreased narcotic use through postoperative day seven, reduced numeric pain scores in the first 48 ... -
Intraoperative tranexamic acid for pediatric posterior spinal fusions
Spinal fusions for scoliosis may be associated with significant intra-operative blood loss which can necessitate immediate treatment, including intra-operative blood transfusions. In addition to effects related to hypovolemia ... -
Monitored anesthesia care for transcatheter aortic valve replacements
Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is prevalent in 2-4% of the population greater than age 75. Historically, the definitive treatment for patients diagnosed with AVS involved a high-risk open-heart surgery for replacement of the ... -
Propofol as anesthetic agent for electroconvulsive therapy
For patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses that are resistant to medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly successful treatment option. During ECT, an anesthetic and muscle relaxant are given to offset ...
