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Factors influencing unexpected disposition after orthopedic ambulatory surgery
06 February 2012
Stavros G. Memtsoudis, Yan Ma, Cephas P. Swamidoss, Alison M. Edwards, Madhu Mazumdar, Gregory A. Liguori
Abstract: Study Objective: To analyze whether patient characteristics, ambulatory facility type, anesthesia provider and technique, procedure type, and temporal factors impact the outcome of unexpecte...
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Unanticipated dispositions after ambulatory surgery: an important topic with multiple factors
02 February 2012
Kelly L. Wiltse Nicely, Russell R. Lynn
As health care costs continue to come under increasing scrutiny, health care providers must evaluate their practices to ensure high-quality care while being mindful of resources and expenditures. Ambu...
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Shoulder and head elevation improves laryngoscopic view for tracheal intubation in nonobese as well as obese individuals
02 February 2012
Philip W. Lebowitz, Hamilton Shay, Tracey Straker, Daniel Rubin, Scott Bodner
Abstract: Study Objective: To determine whether shoulder and head elevation, such that the patient's ear lies at or higher than the sternum (“ramp”), improves laryngoscopic grade in adult patients of ...
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The teaching of anesthesia history in US residency programs: results of a nationwide survey
02 February 2012
Manisha S. Desai, Shirish R. Chennaiahgari, Sukumar P. Desai
Abstract: Study Objective: To determine the extent to which history of anesthesia-related topics are included in the didactic curriculum of United States residency programs in anesthesiology. Design: ...
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Optimal shoulder roll height for internal jugular venous cannulation: a study of awake adult volunteers
02 February 2012
Wen-Kuei Chang, Yu-Chieh Wang, Chien-Kun Ting, Hung-Wei Cheng, Kwok-Hon Chan, Pin-Tarng Chen
Abstract: Study Objective: To explore the influence of shoulder roll height on internal jugular vein (IJV) diameter and IJV/common carotid artery (CCA) overlap. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting:...
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