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Local Anesthesia Could Speed Up Orthopedic Surgery by 50%, Physicians Say

A group of anesthesiologists at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada, believe a new surgical method involving local anesthesia could speed up orthopedic operations by more than 50 percent, according to a Winnipeg Free Press report.

Learning Disabilities Not Associated With Use of Neuraxial Analgesia During Labor

The use of neuraxial analgesia during labor and vaginal delivery was not independently associated with learning disabilities diagnosed before age 19, according to a study published in the June 2011 of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Patients May Have Genetic Predisposition to Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting

A study from the July 2011 issue of Anesthesiology analyzed whether patients who experience post-operative nausea and vomiting have a genetic predisposition to the side effect, according to a Newswise report.

Video Education Improves Intubation Skills in Medical Students

Education using a video system mounted into a traditional Macintosh blade improved intubation skills in medical students, according to a study published in the June 2011 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Study Identifies Obstacles to Development of 'Anesthesia Historians'

A study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia identified obstacles to the development of 'anesthesia historians' by surveying existing anesthesia historians on their training, experience, obstacles faced and opportunities for improvement.

Editorial Discusses Use of Propofol Anesthesia to Increase Recall of Traumatic Events

In an editorial for Anesthesiology, J. Lance Lichtor discussed whether propofol anesthesia should be used shortly after a patient experiences a stressful event.

Size of Transrectal Ultrasound Probe Does Not Affect Pain Perception Under Local Anesthesia

Under adequate local anesthesia, the size of the transrectal ultrasound probe made no difference to pain perception during transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy, according to a PubMed report.

Inadequate Literature Exists on Nerve Blocks With Local Anesthetics in Neuralgia

Literature concerning the effectiveness of nerve blocks with local anesthetics in neuralgia is inadequate, according to a report published in the June 2011 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease at Risk for Morbidity, Longer Hospital Stay Following Elective Surgery

A substantial minority of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing elective orthopedic procedures are at increased risk for prolonged morbidity and hospital stay, according to a study published in the June 2011 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Risk of Neurodevelopmental Impairment From Anesthesia Still Exists

There is still a significant risk of neurodevelopmental impairment in neonates that undergo cardiac surgery, according to several studies reported in Anesthesiology News.