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In this special report, we review the recent evidence on transfusion protocols and other strategies for improving mortality in patients who have coagulopathy and/or significant hemorrhage following trauma or major surgical procedures.

Ultrasound ‘lung sliding sign’ aids emergency intubation
	The “lung sliding sign” on ultrasound is a reliable method for confirming proper endotracheal intubation in the emergency setting, Taiwanese researchers say. Read More ...>

Benefits of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy in doubt
	A randomized trial of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy versus standard fluid therapy in patients undergoing major colorectal surgery. Read More ...>

Factors tied to perioperative visual loss implicate optical canal venous congestion
An unusual study design sheds light on risk factors for a rare perioperative event. Read More ...>

Treatment algorithm reduces blood transfusions during CV surgery
Research shows that a treatment algorithm consisting of first-line administration of coagulation factor concentrates combined with point-of-care (POC) coagulation testing reduces the incidence of allogeneic blood transfusions in cardiovascular (CV) patients. Read More ...>

Recent Publications

	Intraoperative Acceleromyography Monitoring Reduces Symptoms of Muscle Weakness and Improves Quality of Recovery in the Early Postoperative Period Anesthesiology 2011; 115(5): 946-54

	A randomised trial comparing the laryngeal mask airway Supreme^™ with the laryngeal mask airway Unique^™ in children Anaesthesia 2011; AOP: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2011.06960.x

	Ultrasound‐guided upper extremity blocks – tips and tricks to improve the clinical practice Paediatric Anaesthesia 2011; AOP: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2011.03744.x

	Sevoflurane vs. propofol in patients with coronary disease undergoing mitral surgery: a randomised study Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2011; AOP: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02570.x

	Caudal blocks Paediatric Anaesthesia 2012; 22(1): 44-50

	T. Philip Ayre and the T Piece Paediatric Anaesthesia 2011; AOP: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2011.03747.x

	Cerebral Effect of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution During Brain Tumor Resection Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 2012; 24(1): 19-24

	Perioperative management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia 2011; 107(suppl_1): i16-i26

	Investigation of the agreement of a continuous non-invasive arterial pressure device in comparison with invasive radial artery measurement BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia 2011; aop: 10.1093/bja/aer394

	A Review of the Impact of Phenylephrine Administration on Maternal Hemodynamics and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia. Anesthesia and analgesia 2011 Nov

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