Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Review Meta Analysis
Inferior vena cava ultrasound to predict hypotension after general anesthesia induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Hypotension after induction of general anesthesia is common and is associated with significant adverse events. Identification of patients at high risk can inform the use of preoperative mitigation strategies. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI) and maximal diameter (dIVCmax) in predicting postinduction hypotension and to identify their predictive performance across different threshold ranges. ⋯ PROSPERO ( CRD42022316140 ); first submitted 10 March 2022.
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The ordering of routine blood test panels in advance is common in intensive care units (ICUs), with limited consideration of the pretest probability of finding abnormalities. This practice contributes to anemia, false positive results, and health care costs. We sought to understand practices and attitudes of Canadian adult intensivists regarding ordering of blood tests in critically ill patients. ⋯ Most respondents to this survey perceived that unnecessary blood testing occurs in the ICU. The survey identified possible strategies to decrease the number of blood tests.
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Editorial Letter Case Reports
Inferior vena cava collapsibility index: a unique point-of-care ultrasound tool to assess postinduction hypotension?
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Editorial Letter Comparative Study
Comparing approaches to the difficult airway.
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Letter Case Reports
Transvenous catheter-directed embolectomy for pulmonary embolism.