Month: November 2019

Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Surgery Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Babies whose mothers underwent surgery before pregnancy have an increased risk of opioid withdrawal symptoms at birth, according to a study published in CMAJ. “Use of opioids for pain control after surgery may increase the risk of opioid dependence in women and withdrawal in their newborns,” said Nathalie Auger, MD, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Tips for Working with Someone Who Always Thinks They’re Right

I thought this was interesting so I wanted to share with our readers. A colleague who always thinks they’re right can be extremely frustrating. There are a few ways to keep the relationship productive and professional. The next time you find yourself in a debate with this person, don’t fight back — escalating an argument […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of GlideScope Video Laryngoscopy and Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation in Neonates

AUTHORS: Tao, Bingdong MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 482-486 BACKGROUND: GlideScope video laryngoscope (GS) has been widely used to facilitate tracheal intubation in adults and pediatric patients because it can improve glottic view. Several investigations performed in pediatric patients have shown that GS provides […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
An Observational Study of Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity Evaluation in the Prone Position During Posterior Lumbar Surgery

AUTHORS: Bombardieri, Anna Maria MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 487-492 BACKGROUND: Prone positioning (PP) is necessary for surgical access during posterior spine procedure. However, physiological changes occur in the PP. Typical findings are a decrease in arterial blood pressure and in cardiac output that could […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
The Migration of Caudally Threaded Thoracic Epidural Catheters in Neonates and Infants

AUTHORS: Simpao, Allan F. MD, MBI et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 477-481 BACKGROUND: The migration of pediatric thoracic epidural catheters via a thoracic insertion site has been described. We assessed the migration of caudally threaded thoracic epidural catheters in neonates and infants at our institution. METHODS: The […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Resting Hemodynamics and Response to Exercise Using the 6-Minute Walk Test in Late Pregnancy

AUTHORS: Dennis, Alicia Therese MBBS, PhD, MIPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 450-457 BACKGROUND: Cardiac disease is the leading cause of maternal death. Assessment of cardiovascular fitness is important in pregnant women because it is linked to increased risk of cardiac disease but is rarely undertaken […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Heterogeneity Among Hospitals in the Percentages of All Lumbosacral Epidural Steroid Injections Where the Patient Had Received 4 or More in the Previous Year

AUTHORS: Pearson, Amy C. S. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 2 – p 493-499 BACKGROUND: Current guidelines for the administration of therapeutic epidural injections suggest that these be limited to a maximum of 4 per year. We sought to gain an understanding of the proportion of lumbosacral epidural […]

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