Publications by authors named "Rafael Cartagena"
Study Objective: To determine whether threading an epidural catheter 10 cm then retracting it 5 cm affects its intravascular placement and paresthesias.
Design: Prospective randomized study.
Setting: Labor and Delivery Unit, University Medical Center.
Preoperative evaluation of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.
Anesthesiol Clin North Am
September 2005
Article Synopsis
- Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea are common conditions that anesthesiologists encounter and can negatively influence surgical outcomes.
- The article focuses on the importance of preoperative evaluations for patients with these conditions to pinpoint potential concerns.
- Gathering this information is essential for developing a comprehensive plan for the patient's care during surgery and recovery.