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Association of preoperative beta-blocker interruption on postoperative morbidity and mortality: a historical cohort study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: We aimed to investigate the impact that patient-initiated beta-blocker interruption on the morning of surgery has on postoperative adverse outcomes. Methods: We conducted a historical cohort study of consecutive...
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Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaPublished:
October 3, 2025Revisiting perioperative beta blockade: for what it’s worth
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October 3, 2025Electronic health record interventions to reduce postoperative pregabalin prescribing: a quality improvement initiative
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Perioperative gabapentinoids may not provide meaningful analgesia and can have significant adverse events. Our objective was to estimate the association of two electronic health record (EHR) interventions with pregabalin...
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October 3, 2025Local anesthetic dosing for fascial plane blocks to avoid systemic toxicity: a narrative review
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Owing in part to the development and popularization of fascial plane blocks (FPBs), high-volume injection of local anesthetic (LA) is becoming more commonplace. Fascial plane blocks typically use high...
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September 19, 2025Anticipated difficult airway management and multidisciplinary approach to a patient with a high-risk pregnancy
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September 19, 2025Opportunities and threats to communication and relationships with patients and patients’ loved ones along an intensive care unit journey: a qualitative journey mapping study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: When a patient requires critical care, the patient and their loved ones embark on a complex and challenging journey through the intensive care unit (ICU). Communication and the development...
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September 19, 2025CAS 2025 Annual Meeting Abstract Book
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August 22, 2025Use of Ringer’s lactate for arterial line maintenance
No abstract available Keywords: arterial blood gas analysis; arterial catheter; arterial line maintenance fluid; invasive blood pressure monitoring.
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August 15, 2025Navigating the gift of life: demystifying the organ donation and transplantation pathway in Canada
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August 8, 2025Comparison of adductor pollicis and flexor hallucis brevis muscle electromyographic responses: a prospective cohort study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: The use of a quantitative neuromuscular monitor is strongly recommended by many anesthesiology societies. While most monitors are used at the hand to record responses at the adductor pollicis...
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August 8, 2025The requirement of neuromuscular monitoring-is any site good enough?
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August 8, 2025Prospective preference assessment for the Ecstasy for Alleviating Severe Chronic Neuropathic Pain (EASE-Pain) trial
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Emerging evidence suggests that 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy may be a promising intervention for chronic pain. We designed the Ecstasy for Alleviating Severe Chronic Neuropathic Pain (EASE-Pain) trial, a randomized...
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August 8, 2025Effects of sevoflurane, propofol, remifentanil, and fentanyl on the endothelial proinflammatory response: an in vitro exploratory study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: The vascular endothelium is known to modulate the inflammatory response during surgery. Sevoflurane has been shown to protect against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)-induced endothelial dysfunction, but the effects...
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August 8, 2025An encounter of unusual pressure dynamics during thoracic epidural placement: a “breathing” syringe
No abstract available Keywords: epidural space pressure; intrapleural space; loss of resistance; paravertebral space; thoracic epidural.
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August 1, 2025Blood transfusion and acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is linked to poor outcomes. An observational study from Copenhagen, Denmark identified perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion as a modifiable risk factor...
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August 1, 2025Failure of preoperative data to accurately predict which patients undergoing major hepatic surgery will develop postoperative coagulation disturbances: a single-hospital retrospective cohort study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Epidural analgesia has been considered a highly effective analgesic modality for hepatobiliary surgeries, particularly within 72 hr postoperatively. Coagulation derangements are possible complications following liver resection that can be...
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August 1, 2025Public perception and attitudes towards health care, anesthesia, and climate change: a survey study
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Hospitals and especially operating rooms are known to have a significant carbon footprint. With health care moving towards patient-centered care, we sought to investigate the perception and attitudes of...
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July 25, 2025Postdural puncture headache in obstetrics
Abstract in English, French Purpose: In this Continuing Professional Development module, we review the literature on postdural puncture headache (PDPH) in obstetrics. The pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and outcomes are discussed. We explore the...
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July 25, 2025Association between postpartum depression and chronic postsurgical pain after Cesarean delivery: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial
Abstract in English, French Purpose: Psychological factors, such as anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing, may increase the risk of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) following Cesarean delivery (CD). We sought to evaluate whether postpartum depression (PPD)...
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