Publications by authors named "Neil D Ray"
Background: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are life-threatening conditions and can be refractory to conventional drug and device interventions. Stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) has been described as an adjunct, temporizing intervention in patients with refractory ventricular arrhythmia. We examined the association of SGB with VT/VF in a multicenter registry.
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- The review discusses the use of stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) as a treatment for patients with severe ventricular arrhythmias that don't respond to other therapies.
- SGB can significantly reduce the frequency of arrhythmias and defibrillation events for 24-72 hours, providing a critical window for additional treatments like catheter ablation or heart surgery.
- The procedure is shown to be safe, even in patients on anticoagulants, and is effective across different types and causes of ventricular arrhythmias.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the association between gabapentinoids on the day of surgery and adverse postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal surgery in the United States.
Background: Gabapentinoids, gabapentin and pregabalin, are recommended in multimodal analgesia protocols for acute postoperative pain management after colorectal surgery. However, current literature focuses on the efficacy in reducing opioid consumption, but provides limited information about adverse risks.