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Bupivacaine Injections Reduce Pleural and Mediastinal Drain Pain

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Rose Reeb

The researchers conducted a chart review of prospectively collected data to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of an innovative technique of pleural and mediastinal drain injections.

Injectable NSAID Recalled Due to Particulate Matter Found in Vials

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Brian Park, PharmD

Fresenius Kabi announced the voluntary recall of a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial.

Tape of Therapeutic Suggestions Influences Postop Pain Outcomes, Opioid Use

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Lauren Biscaldi

The study examined the effect of therapeutic suggestions played to patients through earphones during surgery on postoperative pain and opioid use.

Therapeutic Suggestions During GA Linked to Reduced Pain

For patients undergoing surgery, therapeutic suggestions played through earphones during general anesthesia can reduce postoperative pain and opioid use.

Ketamine May Be More Effective Than Opioids for Prehospital Acute Pain

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Brandon May

Ketamine appears to be an effective analgesic to be administered in the prehospital setting for acute pain.

Factors Predictive of Prolonged Postoperative Pain Resolution and Opioid Use

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Brandon May

Factors associated with delayed opioid cessation and prolonged postoperative pain resolution following surgery were identified in this study.

No Pain Difference With Traditional Laparoscopic vs Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators compared the clinical benefit of the robotic platform for ventral hernia repair with that of the traditional laparoscopic approach.

Potential Benefits of Aspirin in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

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Bradley van Paridon

Study authors evaluated whether use of aspirin in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was associated with reduced risk of mechanical ventilation, reduced risk for intensive care unit admission, and in-hospital mortality.

Neuraxial Anesthesia Best for Lower-Limb Revascularization Surgery

For lower-limb revascularization surgery, use of neuraxial anesthesia is associated with reduced 30-day mortality and hospital length of stay.

Administering Meloxicam Before Colorectal Surgery Linked to Decreased Opioid Use

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Intravenous meloxicam given before and after colorectal surgery impacts patients’ pain intensity, recovery time, and length of stay.