Patients who use a virtual reality headset during hand surgery may need less anesthesia care, according to data from a new study.

What are the anesthesia implications for total joint replacement as outpatient surgery in otherwise healthy patients?

A new case series indicated that US-guided ESP blocks may be an effective analgesic technique in patients suffering acute on chronic pancreatitis pain.

Together they wondered, “Is there any aspect of health care that didn’t change or evolve as a consequence of COVID–19?” They picked a group of intensive care experts and asked them a series of ...

The FDA approved an extended-release solution of bupivacaine and meloxicam to be used in adults for postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty.

Has the use of ultrasound delivered on its promise of increased safety during peripheral nerve blockade or is it the victim of its own success?

In this episode of “Depth of Anesthesia,” David Hao, MD, is joined by Adam Flaczyk, MD, to discuss the latest data on the COVID-19 vaccines.

An alternative multimodal pain regimen for severely injured, hospitalized patients reduced opioid requirements and was just as effective in managing pain.

Surgical pain is prevalent and undermanaged despite advances in surgical techniques. This monograph details an IV formulation of meloxicam, an opioid alternative which is the first and only once-daily ...

Orlando, Fla.—The largest study ever conducted on the subject has concluded that light general anesthesia is not associated with lower one-year mortality rates more than deep general anesthesia in ...

There may be insufficient critical care beds and ventilators in the US to account for a potential tsunami of critically ill patients.

Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) are multimodal strategies designed to facilitate rapid and safe recovery after surgery. This monograph discusses the patient- and medication-based considerations ...