Month: February 2022

Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Oxygen Saturation and Postoperative Mortality in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated by Endovascular Thrombectomy

AUTHORS: Farag, Ehab MD, FRCA, FASA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 369-379 BACKGROUND:  Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and general anesthesia (GA) with endotracheal intubation are the 2 most used techniques for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy. We aimed to test the hypothesis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Body Mass Index and Outcomes in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

AUTHORS: Lu, Shu Yang MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 341-347 BACKGROUND:  The association between obesity, or elevated body mass index (BMI), and outcomes in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has not been well established. Recent studies in patients receiving venovenous ECMO did not […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Outcomes of Laparoscopic Liver Resection and Risk Factors for Adverse Events

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Nan-Ak Wiboonkhwan, Tortrakoon Thongkan et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2022 Feb PURPOSE The perioperative outcomes and risk factors associated with adverse events (AEs) after initial laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) are unclear. We studied the outcomes of LLR and identified the predictive factors for AEs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Pediatric Anesthesiologists

AUTHORS: Margolis, Rebecca D. DO, FAOCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 348-356 BACKGROUND:  The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the personal and professional lives of all health care workers. Anesthesiologists frequently perform virus-aerosolizing procedures (eg, intubation and extubation) that place them at increased risk […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pro-Con Debate: Cardiac Troponin Measurement as Part of Routine Follow-up of Myocardial Damage Following Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Buse, Giovanna Lurati MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 257-265 Abstract Elevated troponin levels within 3 days of surgery, independent of the presence of symptoms, are strongly linked to increased risk of short- and long-term morbidity and mortality. However, the value of screening with troponin […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists as Health System Leaders: Why It Works

AUTHORS: Conroy, Joanne M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 235-240 Other physicians often ask physician executives, “How did you get where you are?” In anesthesiology, we often hear this question from young practitioners thinking about their career options or older physicians who want to contribute […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Health Literacy and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Adherence and Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery

AUTHORS: Qin, Pei-Pei MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 330-340 BACKGROUND:  Low health literacy (HL) adversely affects medical adherence and health outcomes in patients with chronic diseases. However, the association between HL and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) adherence and postoperative outcomes has not been investigated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Relation Between Mean Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Index in Major Abdominal Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Kouz, Karim MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 322-329 BACKGROUND:  Cardiac output is an important hemodynamic variable and determines oxygen delivery. In contrast to blood pressure, cardiac output is rarely measured even in high-risk surgical patients, suggesting that clinicians consider blood pressure to be a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
In Vitro Comparison of Recombinant and Plasma-Derived von Willebrand Factor Concentrate for Treatment of Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

AUTHORS: Mazzeffi, Michael MD, MPH, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 312-321 BACKGROUND:  Coagulopathic bleeding is common during adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a contributing factor. We compared ECMO patient blood samples that were treated in vitro with recombinant von […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia and 3D Technology

Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary Peering into the inner workings of the heart is nothing new for poets and philosophers, but anesthesiologists have a seen a thing or two, as well.  However, the standard TEE technology can only convey so much.  A new TEE code allows you to bill for a much better view. One […]

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