Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To provide a contemporary medicolegal analysis of claims brought against anesthesiologists for injuries related to endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Injuries related to endotracheal intubation remain an ongoing challenge to anesthesiologists. Their etiology is often multifactorial and was found in this study to stem most commonly from technical errors and patient co-morbidities. A detailed discussion of risks with patients during the consent process, careful documentation of such discussion, and prompt referral to specialists when needed are critical. Understanding the patterns related to injuries during intubation is essential in order to develop strategies for improved patient safety and outcomes.
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Meta Analysis
Labor epidural analgesia and the risk of postpartum depression: A meta-analysis of observational studies.
This study aims to systematically review the literature to evaluate the association between labor epidural analgesia (LEA) and postpartum depression (PPD). ⋯ Labor epidural analgesia was not shown to confer protection against developing PPD according to this meta-analysis. Future studies are needed to explore whether other aspects of LEA, beyond its presence or absence, influence the onset of PPD.