Month: July 2017

Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Nerve Blocks: Does Varying Local Anesthetic Delivery Method—Automatic Repeated Bolus Versus Continuous Basal Infusion—Influence the Extent of Sensation to Cold?: A Randomized, Triple-Masked, Crossover Study in Volunteers

AUTHORS: Khatibi, Bahareh MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1298–1303 BACKGROUND: It remains unknown whether continuous or scheduled intermittent bolus local anesthetic administration is preferable for transversus abdominis plane (TAP) catheters. We therefore tested the hypothesis that when using TAP catheters, providing local anesthetic in repeated […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Wound Infiltration for Analgesia After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

AUTHORS: Tawfik, Mohamed Mohamed MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1291–1297 BACKGROUND: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and local anesthetic wound infiltration provide analgesia after cesarean delivery. Studies comparing the 2 techniques are scarce, with conflicting results. This double-blind, randomized controlled trial aimed to compare bilateral […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Exposure to General Anesthesia for Surgeries and Procedures: A Population-Based Case–Control Study

AUTHORS: Sprung, Juraj MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1277–1290 BACKGROUND: To examine whether exposure to general anesthesia for procedures at age ≥40 years is associated with prevalent mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly. METHODS: A case–control study nested within a population-based cohort. Olmsted […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of Lung Function and Clinical Features of the Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block With 2 Different Concentrations of a Local Anesthetic: A Randomized Controlled Trial

AUTHORS: Kim, Won-Joong MD, PhD, FIPP et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1311–1316 BACKGROUND: One possible complication of stellate ganglion block (SGB) is respiratory compromise. No study has yet addressed the comparison of its effect on lung function and clinical features, including Horner’s syndrome, changes in temperature, […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Growth of Nonoperating Room Anesthesia Care in the United States: A Contemporary Trends Analysis

AUTHORS: Nagrebetsky, Alexander MD, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1261–1267 BACKGROUND: Although previous publications suggest an increasing demand and volume of nonoperating room anesthesia (NORA) cases in the United States, there is little factual information on either volume or characteristics of NORA cases at a […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Arrest in the Postanesthesia Care Unit, Rare but Preventable: Analysis of Data From Wake Up Safe, The Pediatric Anesthesia Quality Improvement Initiative

AUTHORS: Christensen, Robert E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1231–1236 BACKGROUND: Nearly 20% of anesthesia-related pediatric cardiac arrests (CAs) occur during emergence or recovery. The aims of this case series were to use the Wake Up Safe database to describe the following: (1) the nature […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Analysis of Physiological Respiratory Variable Alarm Alerts Among Laboring Women Receiving Remifentanil

Authors: Weiniger, Carolyn F. MB, ChB et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1211–1218 BACKGROUND: Remifentanil may be used by laboring women for analgesia, despite controversy because of potential apneas. We evaluated candidate variables as early warning alerts for apnea, based on prevalence, positive predictive rate, sensitivity for […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Methylprednisolone Therapy in Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Analysis of a Regional Spinal Cord Model Systems Database

AUTHORS: Sunshine, Jacob E. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1200–1205 BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between exposure to methylprednisolone (MP) and improvements in motor function among patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). MP therapy for patients […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Gastric Fluid Volume Change After Oral Rehydration Solution Intake in Morbidly Obese and Normal Controls: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Analysis

AUTHORS: Shiraishi, Toshie MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1174–1178 BACKGROUND: Although preoperative fluid intake 2 hours before anesthesia is generally considered safe, there are concerns about delayed gastric emptying in obese subjects. In this study, the gastric fluid volume (GFV) change in morbidly obese […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 10 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Cricoid Force Necessary to Occlude the Esophageal Entrance: Is There a Gender Difference?

AUTHORS: Zeidan, Ahed M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1168–1173 BACKGROUND: We tested the hypothesis whether gender differences exist in the applied cricoid force necessary to prevent regurgitation. Real-time visual and dynamic means were used to assess the effectiveness of different applied cricoid forces in […]

Read More