“[T]he optimal monitor of consciousness for #anesthesia will be the one that is quantifying disturbances at whichever syntactic level is most closely linked to the actual generation of the brain semantics (i.e., the ‘mind’).” Read the new editorial: ow.ly/ik2K50RmqFj

In the 1960s, Adolph H. “Buddy” Giesecke, Jr., M.D. and Charles Sloan, M.D. anesthetized their most unusual patient: an 11-year-old gorilla named Jenny. Read more about their experience in the latest Anesthesiology Reflection from The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology: ow.ly/cgcm50RmgjF

A new study demonstrated noninferiority of HSK3486 compared with #propofol in successful #anesthetic induction. Substantially less injection-site pain was associated with HSK3486 than with propofol. See Anesthesiology: ow.ly/4e0b50Rl9l9

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Infographic in #Anesthesiology - Debunking Developmental Delay: Assessing Associations between Anesthesia in Infancy and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes 🎨 ow.ly/hLZx50Rk3Qh

In a recent review article, authors discuss the concept of consciousness, how it is altered by anesthetics, the challenges for assessing consciousness, currently used technologies for assessing anesthesia levels, and future research directions: ow.ly/qS7A50Rk3xz

Postoperative #delirium is a common complication after cardiac surgery. In a new study, researchers found that baseline serum neurofilament light concentrations were associated with the occurrence of postoperative delirium. Read the article: ow.ly/rgcU50Rk2lv

Visual Abstract in #Anesthesiology - Topographical Features of Pediatric Electroencephalography during High Initial Concentration Sevoflurane for Inhalational Induction of Anesthesia 🖌️ ow.ly/tpvY50Rk2fz

Patients in whom phenylephrine was used as the intraoperative vasopressor had an increased incidence of postoperative #delirium compared with those in whom ephedrine was used. Analyses adjusted for possible confounding variables. See Anesthesiology: ow.ly/Klgk50RiAvF

In a new article, researchers identified measures can be used to define the upper limit of normal gastric volume values for fasted subjects using point-of-care ultrasound, which may have clinical utility in establishing aspiration risk. Learn more: ow.ly/ptNE50Rk22F

In a trial of extremely premature infants with a large patent ductus arteriosus, mortality or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia at 36 weeks was not significantly different with early treatment with ibuprofen vs. placebo. Read the May 2024 SM&A: ow.ly/x80650RjhMk

Does thermodilution work on ECMO? And if not, is there a way to fix it? A thread about our research. 🫀🧵🧐

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New Editor-in-Chief James Rathmell is committed to improving the author experience, diversity in content, and much more at our sister publication Anesthesiology. ow.ly/izTt50RenAQ
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“There is a growing body of research on feasibility and effectiveness of EEG-guided approaches to […] inform anesthetic titration.” Authors discuss the effectiveness of EEG-guided approaches to assess brain activity and manage #anesthesia in children: ow.ly/6aKR50Rjhh3

“Propofol may contribute to a more effective screening process for colorectal cancer, especially in patients with risk factors for serrated polyps,” said Dr. Aurora Quaye co-author of a study in @Anesthesiology that found the drug helped improve detection. ow.ly/Vloy50RiT0x

The hypothesis that spatiotemporal complexity may serve as a state-related, but not drug-related, EEG indicator of an unconscious state was tested in patients in whom #anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol or esketamine. Read the article: ow.ly/HrkM50RijbF

Compared with standard #anesthesia , an opioid-free anesthesia protocol improved quality of recovery after major elective surgery in a statistically but not clinically significant manner. Learn more from the new research published in Anesthesiology: ow.ly/IOwy50Rgka4

Images in #Anesthesiology - Fascinating Image of Pentalogy of Cantrell: Navigating Challenges for Optimal Anesthesia Care 📷 ow.ly/OBb350Rh6zg

The use of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory cardiac arrest has grown rapidly over the previous decade. Authors present considerations for the implementation and management of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: ow.ly/ux6a50Rh4Ko

VUMC Anesthesiology’s own Meredith Kingeter’s powerful personal reflection featured at SPA Anesthesiology #PedsAnes24 #PedaAnes

Findings suggest that electroencephalogram markers obtained during loss of consciousness at #anesthesia induction may serve as electroencephalogram-based biomarkers to identify early on patients at risk of developing postoperative delirium. Learn more: ow.ly/9YNc50RgCIu