Tag: interventional radiology

Hemodynamic stability, less intraop hypotension risk with remimazolam in outpatient IR procedures

Editor's Note New research indicates the anesthetic combination of remimazolam and fentanyl provides optimal hemodynamic stability for patients undergoing short outpatient interventional radiology (IR) procedures, Anesthesiology News July 16 reports. This study, presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, compared common anesthetic combinations at a…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
July 17, 2024
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Magnetic device controls nanorobots used in surgery

Editor's Note Scientists have found a new way to more precisely control tiny robots used in surgeries using an oscillating magnet. The findings were published in the journal npj Robotics (part of the Nature Portfolio) on March 28.  Nanorobots capable of transporting drugs, performing surgical procedures, or taking tissue measurements…

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By: Brita Belli
April 3, 2024
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Stronger quads shown to reduce need for knee replacement surgery

Editor's Note Stronger thigh muscles could help patients to avoid knee replacement surgery, HealthLine November 27 reports. Preliminary research findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Osteoarthritis is caused by age-related wear and tear and often occurs in those over 50. According to…

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By: Brita Belli
November 28, 2023
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Patients more likely to be discharged home with anesthesiologist-administered sedation

Editor's Note Anesthesiologist-administered or -directed sedation leads to higher rates of patient discharges to home rather than a long-term care (LTC) facility, according to a study presented at the Anesthesiology 2023 annual meeting. The study focused on interventional radiology (IR) procedures–specifically 9,682 patients who had sedation in the IR suite…

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By: Brita Belli
October 17, 2023
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