Month: November 2022

Uncategorized Published - 4 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Differential Perioperative Outcomes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity, or a Combination of Both Undergoing Open Colectomy

AUTHORS: Stundner, Ottokar MD, MBA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 755-764 BACKGROUND: An increasing body of evidence demonstrates an association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse perioperative outcomes. However, large-scale data on open colectomies are lacking. Moreover, the interaction of obesity with OSA is unknown. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Liver Fibrosis Marker and Postoperative Mortality in Patients Without Overt Liver Disease

AUTHORS: Zelber-Sagi, Shira PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 957-966 BACKGROUND: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can progress to advanced fibrosis, which, in the nonsurgical population, is associated with poor hepatic and extrahepatic outcomes. Despite its high prevalence, NAFLD and related liver fibrosis may be overlooked […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy of Preoperative Oral Midodrine in Preventing Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia in Young Adults

AUTHORS: Alseoudy, Mahmoud Mohammed MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1089-1096 BACKGROUND: Midodrine was effectively used for prophylaxis against hypotensive syndromes such as postural hypotension and intradialytic hypotension, and during the recovery phase of septic shock. In our study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Race and Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression

AUTHORS: Sim, Ming Ann MBBS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1097-1105 BACKGROUND: Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) is common on the medical and surgical wards and is associated with increased morbidity and health care costs. While previous studies have investigated risk factors for OIRD, the role of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Factors Associated With In-Hospital Post–Cardiac Arrest Survival in a Referral Level Hospital in Uganda

AUTHORS: Alum, Rachel Aguma MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1073-1081 BACKGROUND: Cardiac arrest (CA) is still associated with high mortality and morbidity across all practice settings despite resuscitation attempts and advancements in its management. Patient outcomes vary and are affected by multiple factors. Nonetheless, there […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Outcome of Organ Dysfunction in the Perioperative Period

AUTHORS: Thiele, Robert H. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 2 – p 393-405 Abstract While intraoperative mortality has diminished greatly over the last several decades, the risk of death within 30 days of surgery remains stubbornly high and is ultimately related to perioperative organ failure. Perioperative strokes, while […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Scoping Review of Peridelivery Pain Management for Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder

AUTHORS: Lim, Grace MD, MSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 912-925 The prevalence of pregnant people with opioid use disorder (OUD), including those receiving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), is increasing. Challenges associated with pain management in people with OUD include tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Cricoid and Paratracheal Pressures in Occluding the Upper Esophagus Through Induction of Anesthesia and Videolaryngoscopy

AUTHORS: Kim, Hyerim MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1064-1072 BACKGROUND: Maneuvers for preventing passive regurgitation of gastric contents are applied to effectively occlude the esophagus throughout rapid sequence induction and intubation. The aim of this randomized, crossover study was to investigate the effectiveness of cricoid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Visual Analytics to Leverage Anesthesia Electronic Health Record

AUTHORS: Kahn, Ronald A. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1057-1063 BACKGROUND: Visual analytics is the science of analytical reasoning supported by interactive visual interfaces called dashboards. In this report, we describe our experience addressing the challenges in visual analytics of anesthesia electronic health record (EHR) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Administration Is Associated With Adverse Postoperative Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients

AUTHORS: Burfeind, Kevin G. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 5 – p 1048-1056 BACKGROUND: The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria is an explicit list of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) best avoided in adults ≥65 years of age. Cognitively impaired and frail surgical patients often experience poor […]

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