General Anesthesia May Improve 90‑Day Outcomes and Reperfusion After EVT for Large‑Vessel Ischemic Stroke: Key Takeaways from the SEGA Randomized Trial
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General Anesthesia May Improve 90‑Day Outcomes and Reperfusion After EVT for Large‑Vessel Ischemic Stroke: Key Takeaways from the SEGA Randomized Trial

The SEGA randomized trial suggests general anesthesia (GA) during endovascular therapy for large‑vessel occlusion stroke may lead to better 90‑day functional outcomes and higher reperfusion rates than moderate sedation, though credible intervals overlap and uncertainties remain.
Continuous Intravenous Sedation Produces Novel EEG ‘Ups’ in Early Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure — Implications for Monitoring and Outcomes
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Continuous Intravenous Sedation Produces Novel EEG ‘Ups’ in Early Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure — Implications for Monitoring and Outcomes

In mechanically ventilated patients with early acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, continuous IV sedation produces EEG patterns (EEG Ups) not seen in natural sleep; these patterns correlate with sedation dose, drug combinations, clinical sedation depth, and ICU mortality.