2017
Epidemiology of septic meningitis associated with neuraxial anesthesia: a historical review and meta-analysis.
Zorrilla-Vaca A, Healy R, Rivera-Lara L, Grant M, Maragakis L, Escandón-Vargas K, Mirski M. Epidemiology of septic meningitis associated with neuraxial anesthesia: a historical review and meta-analysis. Minerva Anestesiologica 2017, 84: 363-377. PMID: 29108403, DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.17.11920-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeptic meningitisNeuraxial anesthesiaEpidural anesthesiaOverall mortality rateCommon risk factorsCase report articlesSpinal anesthesiaSymptom onsetEpidural anestheticsTrue incidenceRisk factorsRegional anesthesiaObservational studyLocal anestheticsMeningitisEpidemiological studiesMortality rateAnesthesiaSystematic reviewSurgical masksCommon bacteriaFrequent formEpiduralStaphylococcus aureusAnestheticsThoracic Epidural Anesthesia and Prophylactic Three Times Daily Unfractionated Heparin Within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery
Stone A, Grant M, Lau B, Hobson D, Streiff M, Haut E, Wu C, Wick E. Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia and Prophylactic Three Times Daily Unfractionated Heparin Within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2017, 42: 197-203. PMID: 28079734, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAnalgesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, EpiduralAnticoagulantsBaltimoreCatheters, IndwellingColonDatabases, FactualDevice RemovalDigestive System Surgical ProceduresDrug Administration ScheduleEarly AmbulationHeparinHumansProgram EvaluationRectumRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVenous ThromboembolismConceptsThoracic epidural analgesiaVTE prophylaxisEpidural removalERAS programVenous thromboembolismTEA patientsHeparin dosesEpidural analgesiaSurgery pathwayPerioperative thoracic epidural analgesiaColorectal surgery patientsDose of UFHOptimal VTE prophylaxisPercent of patientsThoracic epidural anesthesiaEpidural catheter placementSingle academic centerPreoperative dosesThrombohemorrhagic complicationsColorectal surgeryEpidural hematomaNeuraxial analgesiaSurgery patientsSurgical indicationsUnfractionated heparin
2016
Enhanced Recovery Programs Increase Thoracic Epidural Opportunities for Trainees
Stone A, Wu C, Wick E, Hobson D, Grant M. Enhanced Recovery Programs Increase Thoracic Epidural Opportunities for Trainees. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2016, 41: 793-794. PMID: 27776106, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000497.Peer-Reviewed Original Research