Month: October 2020

Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
A Single Dose of Intravenous Amisulpride Safe, Effective for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

By Eric Ramos DG Alerts A single dose of intravenous (IV) amisulpride was safe and prevented postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia, according to a study presented at the 2020 Virtual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Andrew Wahlert, MD, Acacia Pharma, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists reevaluate risk reduction

Anesthesiology Today Annual Meetings Edition Perioperative infections are always a concern for anesthesiologists. Now, in the presence of COVID-19, even more effort and energy are being directed at this topic as anesthesiologists lead multidisciplinary initiatives to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAI) by PPE, hand sanitation, and OR procedures. “In a 2015 study, bacterial transmission in the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Hematology Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Venous Thromboembolism

By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM NEJM Journal Watch The American Society of Hematology has issued new guidelines on managing venous thromboembolism. Of the 28 recommendations, published in Blood Advances, 3 are classified as “strong”: For patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and hemodynamic compromise, thrombolytic therapy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
AI machine learning could help tailor opioid treatment, reduce addiction risk

By Mary Ellen Schneider BioWorld An artificial intelligence machine learning model that mines electronic health record data could help physicians fight the opioid epidemic by targeting non-opioid pain treatments to patients experiencing severe pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the Anesthesiology 2020 annual meeting. By accurately predicting which patients are at highest risk […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
CMS: Unsubsidized ACA exchange population declined by 45% over 4 years

Author: Robert King Fierce Health The population on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) exchanges that do not get subsidies declined by 45% from 2016 to 2019, a new report from the Trump administration found. The report, released Friday (PDF) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), argues that people who don’t qualify for income-based […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Popular anti-anxiety medications may be highly addictive, FDA says. But is the warning too late?

Author: Dr. Yalda Safai ABC News Practical tips for managing anxiety Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said last month it will now require makers […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Medication Shortages: Ethical and Economic Challenges

Radius Anesthesia Blog Medication shortages are a global challenge with ethical and economic consequences. There is ongoing debate on how to make decisions and implement clinical strategies to address such situations in the most equitable way. Rationing polices differ by country, state, health care system, and institution. As a new global health threat, the COVID-19 pandemic and any future waves of infection may additionally complicate issues of medication supply. Recommendations have been […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Inability to retract guidewire from catheter during lumbar CSF drain placement for TEVAR surgery

Authors: Arwa Raza et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage is an important part of spinal cord ischemia prevention during a thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedure. Use of an appropriate guidewire for CSF drain placement is crucial to success, while an inappropriate guidewire may hinder the placement, delay the patient’s surgery, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Reducing the risk of neurocognitive disorders associated with postoperative complications

Anesthesiology Today Annual Meeting Edition In the John W. Severinghaus Lecture on Translational Science, Beverley Orser, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRSC, of the University of Toronto, encouraged anesthesiologists to reset their sights on long-term outcomes. It’s her answer to the question of how we, as anesthesiologists, can achieve our full potential. “We must continue to provide […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Over 80% of hospitalized coronavirus patients experience neurological symptoms

Fox News Patients reported headaches, encephalopathy, dizziness, impaired sense of taste and loss of smell While respiratory issues are a well-documented symptom of coronavirus, researchers have found that over 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience some type of neurological manifestation as well. In examining 509 patients admitted to a Chicago hospital network, researchers found that 419 of them presented a neurological issue […]

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