Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Review Meta Analysis
Depth of anesthesia measured by bispectral index and postoperative mortality: A meta-analysis of observational studies.
Whether anesthesia depth affects postoperative mortality remains uncertain. ⋯ We observed a significant relationship between deep anesthesia and long-term mortality, though this was not significant 30 days following surgery. In patients who had received cardiac surgery, deep anesthesia may increase mortality. However, this trend was not observed in patients who had undergone other forms of surgery.
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Multicenter Study
The effect of obstructive sleep apnea on readmissions and atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
To understand the effect of obstructive sleep apnea on readmission rates and post-operative atrial fibrillation in the cardiac surgical population. ⋯ Patients with OSA are at increased risk of 30-day readmission and post-operative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery compared to those without OSA. Although the importance of OSA is increasingly recognized, it remains a significant risk factor for post-operative readmissions and morbidity. Further research is needed to optimize perioperative management of patients with OSA, but these results highlight the importance of this disease on patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of ultrasound-guided thoracolumbar interfascial plane block versus wound infiltration for postoperative analgesia after single-level discectomy.
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Letter Case Reports
The importance of a prepared and ready malignant hyperthermia response team.