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Lower Double-Wall Puncture Rate During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Sharper, Narrower-Gauge, And/Or Length-Optimized Needles: A 6-Year Quality Improvement Clinical Series In Adult Patients, James M. Riopelle, Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Melville Q. Wyche, Marion L. Yapuncich, Eddie J. Pitre
Lower Double-Wall Puncture Rate During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Sharper, Narrower-Gauge, And/Or Length-Optimized Needles: A 6-Year Quality Improvement Clinical Series In Adult Patients, James M. Riopelle, Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Melville Q. Wyche, Marion L. Yapuncich, Eddie J. Pitre
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Background; During internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulation, needle tip injury to vulnerable subjacent cervical anatomic structures can be prevented if the cannulating needle tip is not permitted, even momentarily, to penetrate the deep portion of the IJV wall, an event known as double-wall puncture (DWP), also called posterior wall puncture. Methods; We conducted a 6-year ultrasound-guided IJV cannulation quality improvement project, seeking to minimize the occur-rence of DWP in 228 adult patients using needles of different gauge and tip sharpness. Most needles were length-optimized to the distance between the skin puncture site and the IJV mid-lumen for a selected angle …
Tocilizumab For Severe Covid-19 Infection And Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Adults And Children, Amber N. Edinoff, Edward Sanders Alpaugh, Olivia Newgaard, Irza Wajid, Rachel J. Klapper, Elyse M. Cornett, Adam M. Kaye, Praneet Iyer, Alan D. Kaye
Tocilizumab For Severe Covid-19 Infection And Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Adults And Children, Amber N. Edinoff, Edward Sanders Alpaugh, Olivia Newgaard, Irza Wajid, Rachel J. Klapper, Elyse M. Cornett, Adam M. Kaye, Praneet Iyer, Alan D. Kaye
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly emerged as a global pandemic, placing imminent stress and burden on healthcare resources and workers worldwide. Many patients who present with a severe COVID-19 infection are at high risk of developing severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), leading to a vast number of patients requiring mechanical ventilation and a high mortality rate. Similar to Middle East respiratory syndrome, COVID-19 demonstrates an initial viral replication phase that manifests as a variety of symptoms typically flu-like in nature, followed by a profound inflammatory response leading to rapid production of cytokines and uncontrolled inflammation. There have also been …
Evaluation Of Medial Branch Blocks For Lumbar Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation: What Is The Role Of The Second Diagnostic Block?, Alexandra Bartholomew, Noah Hoffman, David Provenzano, Todd Sitzman
Evaluation Of Medial Branch Blocks For Lumbar Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation: What Is The Role Of The Second Diagnostic Block?, Alexandra Bartholomew, Noah Hoffman, David Provenzano, Todd Sitzman
Medical Student Research Poster Symposium
Lumbar medial branch (LMB) radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a commonly performed procedure to treat facet joint-mediated pain. One of the challenges associated with LMB RFA is appropriately selecting patients for the procedure. Currently, patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies inadequately select patients for RFA. Therefore, diagnostic local anesthetic blocks are often recommended, yet the type and number of blocks needed to appropriately select patients for LMB RFA are debated. Success rates have been shown to be higher when dual blocks are employed; however, there are additional costs, humanistic factors, and risks of excluding individuals that may benefit from RFA. …
Pharmacologic And Clinical Considerations Of Nalmefene, A Long Duration Opioid Antagonist, In Opioid Overdose., Amber N. Edinoff, Catherine A. Nix, Tanner D. Reed, Elizabeth M. Bozner, Mark R. Alvarez, Mitchell C. Fuller, Fatimah Anwar, Elyse M. Cornett, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye
Pharmacologic And Clinical Considerations Of Nalmefene, A Long Duration Opioid Antagonist, In Opioid Overdose., Amber N. Edinoff, Catherine A. Nix, Tanner D. Reed, Elizabeth M. Bozner, Mark R. Alvarez, Mitchell C. Fuller, Fatimah Anwar, Elyse M. Cornett, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Clinical Use Of Lactate Measurements: Reply, Richard M. Pino, Jaskaran Singh
Clinical Use Of Lactate Measurements: Reply, Richard M. Pino, Jaskaran Singh
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Review Of Techniques And Clinical Efficacy, Alan D. Kaye, Sasha Ridgell, Edward S. Alpaugh, Aya Mouhaffel, Aaron J. Kaye, Elyse M. Cornett, Azam A. Chami, Rutvij Shah, Bruce M. Dixon, Omar Viswanath, Ivan Urits, Amber N. Edinoff, Richard D. Urman
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Review Of Techniques And Clinical Efficacy, Alan D. Kaye, Sasha Ridgell, Edward S. Alpaugh, Aya Mouhaffel, Aaron J. Kaye, Elyse M. Cornett, Azam A. Chami, Rutvij Shah, Bruce M. Dixon, Omar Viswanath, Ivan Urits, Amber N. Edinoff, Richard D. Urman
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Chronic pain is a common source of morbidity in many patient populations worldwide. There are growing concerns about the potential side effects of currently prescribed medications and a continued need for effective treatment. Related to these concerns, peripheral nerve stimulation has been regaining popularity as a potential treatment modality. Peripheral nerve stimulation components include helically coiled electrical leads, which direct an applied current to afferent neurons providing sensory innervation to the painful area. In theory, the applied current to the peripheral nerve will alter the large-diameter myelinated afferent nerve fibers, which interfere with the central processing of pain signals through …
Efficiency Of Prolonged Prone Positioning For Mechanically Ventilated Patients Infected With Covid-19, Elizabeth M. Parker, Edward A. Bittner, Lorenzo Berra, Richard M. Pino
Efficiency Of Prolonged Prone Positioning For Mechanically Ventilated Patients Infected With Covid-19, Elizabeth M. Parker, Edward A. Bittner, Lorenzo Berra, Richard M. Pino
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Hypoxemia of the acute respiratory distress syndrome can be reduced by turning patients prone. Prone positioning (PP) is labor intensive, risks unplanned tracheal extubation, and can result in facial tissue injury. We retrospectively examined prolonged, repeated, and early versus later PP for 20 patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure. Blood gases and ventilator settings were collected before PP, at 1, 7, 12, 24, 32, and 39 h after PP, and 7 h after completion of PP. Analysis of variance was used for comparisons with baseline values at supine positions before turning prone. PP for >39 h maintained PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratios when …
Blood Pressure Monitoring Following Individual Carpules Of Anesthetic Utilizing Computer-Controlled Anesthetic Delivery, Kristi M. Soileau, Adam E. Degenova, Qingzhao Yu
Blood Pressure Monitoring Following Individual Carpules Of Anesthetic Utilizing Computer-Controlled Anesthetic Delivery, Kristi M. Soileau, Adam E. Degenova, Qingzhao Yu
School of Dentistry Faculty Publications
To date, no study has evaluated blood pressure following administration of each carpule given for dental procedures using a computerized dental anesthesia system. Blood pressures taken prior to performing invasive periodontal procedures were compared with those readings measured following delivery of each of up to three consecutive carpules of Marcaine or Xylocaine in varying order. Pressure differences were also adjusted for age, sex, race, and whether a prescribed anxiolytic was taken beforehand. Neither systolic nor diastolic blood pressures changed significantly as compared to initial blood pressure readings. However, compared with Whites, Hispanics, and Middle Easterners, Blacks had significantly higher systolic …