2016
Does intravenous induction dosing among patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgical procedures follow current recommendations: a study of contemporary practice
Akhtar S, Liu J, Heng J, Dai F, Schonberger RB, Burg MM. Does intravenous induction dosing among patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgical procedures follow current recommendations: a study of contemporary practice. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2016, 33: 208-215. PMID: 27555166, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgingAlgorithmsAnesthesia, IntravenousAnesthetics, IntravenousBody WeightDigestive System Surgical ProceduresFemaleFentanylGuidelines as TopicHumansHypotensionIntraoperative ComplicationsMaleMidazolamMiddle AgedPropofolRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsASA-PS classAge groupsInduction dosesSurgical proceduresAnesthesiologists physical status classMean arterial pressure changesYounger groupOlder groupAge-adjusted doseRate of hypotensionMean arterial pressureRetrospective chart reviewAnesthetic induction agentGastrointestinal surgical proceduresArterial pressure changesGI surgical proceduresAcademic medical centerCochran-Armitage trend testDifferent age groupsPostinduction hypotensionOlder patientsAdult patientsArterial pressureChart reviewIntravenous induction
2014
Preoperative Depression Symptom Severity and Its Impact on Adherence to Preoperative Beta-Blocker Therapy
Schonberger RB, Feinleib J, Holt N, Dai F, Brandt C, Burg MM. Preoperative Depression Symptom Severity and Its Impact on Adherence to Preoperative Beta-Blocker Therapy. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 2014, 28: 1467-1473. PMID: 25263776, PMCID: PMC4258545, DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2014.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-blocker therapyDistressed personality typeMajor depressionChronic beta-blocker therapyPreoperative beta-blocker therapyRecent primary care visitBeta-blocker withdrawalMost surgical patientsUntreated major depressionPrimary care visitsProspective observational studyDay of surgeryPatient Health QuestionnaireDiagnosis of depressionMajor depressive disorderIndication of depressionSymptoms of depressionDepression symptom severityCare visitsSurgical patientsMedication nonadherenceDepression screeningTreatable conditionDepressive disorderSevere depression