Current opinion in anaesthesiology
-
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Jun 2020
ReviewPoint-of-care ultrasound in pediatric anesthesia: perioperative considerations.
To review the perioperative applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). ⋯ The utility of perioperative POCUS has been well demonstrated, specifically for examination of the airway, stomach and cardiopulmonary system. It is advisable for the novice sonographer to perform POCUS within the guidelines set by the American Society of Echocardiography regarding basic POCUS. As with all diagnostic modalities, understanding the limitations of ultrasound and POCUS as well as continuous self-assessment is crucial.
-
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Jun 2020
ReviewPre and postoperative risk management: the role of scores and biomarkers.
The goal of risk prediction is to identify high-risk patients who will benefit from further preoperative evaluation. Clinical scores and biomarkers are very well established tools for risk prediction but their accuracy remains a controversial issue. ⋯ Different risk indices and biomarkers might lead to varying risk estimates. However, the importance of clinical judgment in risk assessment should not be underestimated.
-
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Jun 2020
ReviewCongenital heart disease in adults (when kids grow up) pediatric geriatric anesthesia.
The current review focuses on the new development of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients in the areas of imaging, percutaneous interventions, ventricular assist devices and transplantation. ⋯ Motta summary clip: http://links.lww.com/COAN/A65.