Month: September 2022

Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Urinary Catheterization Induces Delirium-Like Behavior Through Glucose Metabolism Impairment in Mice

AUTHORS: Jiang, Zhangjie MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 641-652 BACKGROUND:  Delirium, an acute confusion status, is associated with adverse effects, including the development of Alzheimer’s disease. However, the etiology and underlying mechanisms of delirium remain largely to be determined. Many patients have urinary catheterization […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Versus General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in Pregnant Women With Moyamoya Disease

AUTHORS: Kim, Hee Jung MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 617-624 BACKGROUND: Moyamoya disease, a rare chronic cerebrovascular disease with a fragile vascular network at the base of the brain, can cause ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes or seizures. Precise blood pressure control and adequate analgesia are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Methods of Bloodless Care, Clinical Outcomes, and Costs for Adult Patients Who Decline Allogeneic Transfusions

AUTHORS: Frank, Steven M. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 576-585 BACKGROUND:  Providing bloodless medical care for patients who wish to avoid allogeneic transfusion can be challenging; however, previous studies have demonstrated favorable outcomes when appropriate methods are used. Here, we report one of the largest […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine: Blood proteins could be a cause and pathway for new treatments

Author: Jessica Norris MedicalNewsToday Migraine headaches cause intense discomfort and can be challenging to manage. Treatment options focus on prevention, avoiding triggers, and symptom management. A recent study found that specific blood proteins might influence or even cause migraine. This research could open up pathways to new treatment options for people who experience migraine. Migraine […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Intraperitoneal Local Anesthetics in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Senjie Dai et al World J Surg. 2022 Aug 6 OBJECTIVE The effectiveness of intraperitoneal local anesthesia (IPLA) has been confirmed in other fields, but its use in bariatric surgery remains debatable. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic effect of IPLA in bariatric surgery. METHODS PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A review of literature and meta-analysis of one-puncture success rate in radiofrequency thermocoagulation with different guidance techniques for trigeminal neuralgia

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Zhengming Wang et al Eur J Med Res. 2022 Aug 6; 27(1): 141 OBJECTIVES Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) is a type of Gasserian ganglion-level ablative intervention that is used for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Guidance technologies are used to assist in the cannulation of the foramen ovale (FO) or foramen rotundum […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Left Ventricular Relative Wall Thickness and Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Goeddel, Lee A. MD, MPH et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 605-616 BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after major noncardiac surgery is commonly attributed to cardiovascular dysfunction. Identifying novel associations between preoperative cardiovascular markers and kidney injury may guide risk stratification and perioperative intervention. Increased left […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of a Rapid Response Team on the Incidence of In-Hospital Mortality

AUTHORS: Factora, Faith MD Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 595-604 BACKGROUND: Approximately half of the life-limiting events, such as cardiopulmonary arrests or cardiac arrhythmias occurring in hospitals, are considered preventable. These critical events are usually preceded by clinical deterioration. Rapid response teams (RRTs) were introduced to intervene early […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Variation in Use of Preoperative Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Platelet Function Testing at the Time of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Maryland

AUTHORS: Hensley, Nadia B. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 567-575 BACKGROUND:  Patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome are administered a P2Y12 inhibitor and aspirin before coronary catheterization to prevent further myocardial injury from thrombosis. Guidelines recommend a standard waiting period between the time patients are administered […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 September, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Patients’ Choice, Consent, and Ethics in Patient Blood Management

Authors: Isbister, James P. MB et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 3 – p 489-500 Abstract The goal of patient blood management (PBM) is to optimize clinical outcomes for individual patients by managing their blood as a precious and unique resource to be safeguarded and managed judiciously. A corollary to […]

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