E-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI)
E-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI).
Update on Neurodevelopmental outcome after Anesthesia
The authors conclude that less than 1 h of general anesthesia in early infancy does not alter neurodevelopmental outcome at age 5 years compared with awake-regional anesthesia in a predominantly male study population. Read more at https://ebneo.org/2019/08/gas-5-year-outcome/
Tranexamic Acid in Head Injury
Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events and other morbidities in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (CRASH-3): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. The CRASH-3 trial collaborators† Investigators found that administering TXA within 3 hours of head trauma was associated with a 20% reduction in deaths among those with mild to moderate TBI, …
Propofol use in children with egg allergies.
Propofol use in children with allergies to egg, peanut, soybean or other legumes
Do Redheads Have Special Anesthesia Needs?
Myths in Anesthesiology: Do Redheads Have Special Anesthesia Needs? Recent studies demonstrate that redheads are no different from their dark-haired counterparts, at least when it comes to anesthesia.h
Is Anesthesia Safe In Children 2019
January 2019 Influence of Surgical Procedures and General Anesthesia on Child Development Before Primary School Entry Among Matched Sibling Pairs James D. O’Leary, MD, Magdalena Janus, PhD; Eric Duku, PhD; et al published an article in JAMA of January 2019 Objective: To examine the association between surgical procedures that require general anesthesia before primary school …
Sensory Processing Disorder – SPD
Sensory processing disorder is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Formerly referred to as sensory integration dysfunction, it is not currently recognized a a distinct medical diagnosis. The disorder isn’t included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), clinicians’ touchstone for diagnosing …
Needle Phobia – Why are children afraid of shots?
Children often are afraid of shots, which are not only necessary but also frequent in a child’s early years. This fear, and frequency, can lead to long-term fears of shots, according to the new report. “Preschoolers are at a vulnerable period for developing phobias. Four-year-olds are developmentally more prone to fear, are very sensitive to their …