Publications by authors named "Wissam Maroun"
With the advancements in regional anesthesia and ultrasound techniques, the use of non-neuraxial blocks like the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been increasing in cardiac surgeries with promising outcomes. A total of 3,264 articles were identified through a literature search. Intervention was defined as ESPB.
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- Apneic oxygenation is a key technique used in airway management to keep patients oxygenated when they aren't breathing, yet detailed methods for its effective use are poorly understood.
- Proper application includes important steps: choosing the right patient, ensuring they are well-oxygenated beforehand, keeping their airway clear, and selecting the right oxygen delivery method.
- Currently, many resources lack clear step-by-step guidance, which leads to inconsistent use and could impact patient safety; therefore, better educational tools and protocols are needed for healthcare providers.
Autonomic dysfunction can lead to unexpected hemodynamic instability during surgery, and best practices for the perioperative care of patients with this condition are not well-defined. We report the case of a 63-year-old woman with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease who experienced perioperative autonomic dysfunction characterized by severe fluctuations in blood pressure while under spinal anesthesia. However, <1 month later, a second hip surgery performed under general anesthesia with special precautions resulted in an uncomplicated perioperative course, with only mild fluctuations in blood pressure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhether prone positioning of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 pneumonia has benefits over supine positioning is not clear. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine whether prone versus supine positioning during ventilation resulted in different outcomes for patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. We searched Ovid Medline, Embase, and Web of Science for prospective and retrospective studies up through April 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Chronic proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) prescription is on the rise in the last decade with an increased prevalence in the elderly population. For most patients, this class of drugs is the primary treatment for various diseases. Even though PPIs are generally safe, long-term use has been associated with multiple adverse effects like bone fractures.
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