Publications by authors named "Michael Wajda"
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- This study traces the history of dermatological anesthesia from ancient times to today, highlighting its importance in improving pain relief during skin procedures.
- It utilized a systematic review approach, identifying 1304 articles and ultimately including 16 relevant publications for a comprehensive analysis.
- The findings reveal significant advancements in dermatological anesthesia, underscoring the ongoing focus on patient comfort and safety in modern practices.
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- - Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is a rare but debilitating facial pain condition affecting less than 1 in 100,000 people, prompting research into the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a treatment option.
- - This systematic review analyzed 18 relevant studies from over 1,580 initial articles, finding that 80.2% of the 288 patients treated with RFA reported relief or complete resolution of their pain, with some experiencing side effects like numbness and changes in taste.
- - Limitations of the study include the lack of comparisons between different RFA techniques and potential inconsistencies in patient data and outcomes.
Assessment and Recommendations for Website Platforms of Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship Programs.
J Neurosurg Anesthesiol
February 2024
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- * A study evaluated 42 fellowship program websites against 24 criteria, finding that the average number of criteria met was only 12, with none meeting all the requirements.
- * Key content gaps included salary information, local living conditions, and summaries of past fellows, which could prevent applicants from fully understanding their options and making informed career choices.
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- Millions of interventional pain procedures expose physicians to ionizing radiation, raising health concerns like cancer and cataracts, but the long-term effects of low radiation doses are not well understood.
- The systematic review aimed to identify which body parts of pain management physicians are most affected by radiation and to find ways to minimize their exposure.
- The research aggregated data from 24 relevant articles, revealing that areas such as the neck, chest, groin, hands, and eyes are commonly exposed during procedures, highlighting the need for better safety measures.
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- The study evaluates the interpretative skills of cardiac anesthesiologists in transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs) compared to primary echocardiographers, such as radiologists and cardiologists.
- A systematic review of literature from 1952-2022 found that cardiac anesthesiologists had an 84% concordance rate with primary echocardiographers regarding TEE interpretations.
- The results suggest that cardiac anesthesiologists interpret TEEs at a level comparable to primary echocardiographers, but there is currently no established gold standard for measuring accuracy in TEE readings.
Study Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether lavender fleur oil (LFO) aromatherapy would reduce anxiety when administered to women before undergoing breast surgery.
Design: This was a single-site, randomized study comparing the effect of LFO to unscented oil (UO).
Setting: The study was conducted in the preoperative holding area of the ambulatory surgery department of NYU Langone Medical Center.
Background: Parenteral administration of opioids and NSAIDs has been the mainstay for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Both classes of drugs, however, are associated with serious adverse effects. An addition of complimentary analgesic techniques may decrease requirement for traditional analgesics, thus reducing the incidence of side-effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The ACGME has proposed changes to the curriculum for anesthesia residents. These changes include increasing critical care from 2 to 4 months, pain from 1 to 3 months, and obstetrics, pediatric, neuroanesthesia, and cardio thoracic anesthesia from 1 to 2 months. In addition, they have included a preoperative clinic for 1 month.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study compared the analgesic efficacy of postoperative lavender oil aromatherapy in 50 patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery. Twenty-five patients received supplemental oxygen through a face mask with two drops of 2% lavender oil postoperatively. The remainder of the patients received supplemental oxygen through a face mask with no lavender oil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of premedication with rofecoxib vs intravenous (IV) ketorolac in reducing postoperative pain after arthroscopic knee surgery.
Study Design: This is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.
Setting: This study was set at a university hospital.