Month: July 2023

Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Iron Deficiency in Patients Scheduled for Major Elective Surgeries

AUTHORS: Capdevila, Xavier MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(2):p 322-331, August 2023. BACKGROUND: The management of perioperative iron deficiency is a component of the concept of patient blood management. The objective of this study was to update French data on the prevalence of iron deficiency in patients scheduled for major surgery. METHODS: The CARENFER […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Age-Dependent Electroencephalogram Features in Infants Under Spinal Anesthesia Appear to Mirror Physiologic Sleep in the Developing Brain

AUTHORS: Santa Cruz Mercado et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia March 07, 2023. BACKGROUND: Infants under spinal anesthesia appear to be sedated despite the absence of systemic sedative medications. In this prospective observational study, we investigated the electroencephalogram (EEG) of infants under spinal anesthesia and hypothesized that we would observe EEG features similar to those seen […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Deletion to Modulate Kynurenine Pathway and to Prevent Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest in Mice

Authors: Aurora Magliocca, MD, PhD et al  Anesthesiology July 2023. Background The catabolism of the essential amino acid tryptophan to kynurenine is emerging as a potential key pathway involved in post-cardiac arrest brain injury. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the modulation of kynurenine pathway on cardiac arrest outcome, through […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
ECMO: Overview and Impact on Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia July 24, 2023 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique that provides temporary support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure (or both) [1,2]. It is implemented in cases where no other treatment is likely to be successful and all other options have been exhausted [2]. In recent years, ECMO has […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis Pain

Author: Heidi SpletePractical Pain Management July 2023 Vol 23 Issue 4 A secondary analysis of cannabis use by patients with MS, mostly younger individuals with more severe disease progression, shows some pain relief effectiveness. Nearly one-third of adults with multiple sclerosis report using cannabis for pain management, with oil or tincture being the preferred method […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The Perioperative Frontal Relative Ratio of the Alpha Power of Electroencephalography for Predicting Postoperative Delirium After Highly Invasive Surgery

AUTHORS: Kinoshita, Hirotaka MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia March 14, 2023. BACKGROUND: We investigated the associations between postoperative delirium (POD) and both the relative ratio of the alpha (α)-power of electroencephalography (EEG) and inflammatory markers in a prospective, single-center observational study. METHODS: We enrolled 84 patients who underwent radical cancer surgeries with reconstruction […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Daily marijuana use significantly increases risk of coronary artery disease

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Daily marijuana use is associated with a much higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a new analysis of the health habits of more than 175,000 Americans. The full study will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s upcoming annual meeting, ACC.23 Together with the World Congress of Cardiology, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Hospital Postoperative Troponin Use and Patient Outcomes After Vascular Surgery

AUTHORS: Azizi, Paymon M. MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 08, 2023. BACKGROUND: Acute myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, which is most often symptomatically silent, is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. However, it is not known if routine postoperative troponin testing will affect patient outcomes. METHODS: We assembled a cohort of patients who […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
What to know about the effects and risks of opioid use

Author: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Opioids are pain relief drugs that carry the risk of causing a person to develop physical and psychological dependence and addiction. The risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD) varies across people. Opioids are drugs that treat pain by interacting with opioid receptors on nerve cells. Some people take opioids recreationally, without a doctor’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Top-paying metropolitan areas for anesthesiologists

Author: Riz Hatton Becker’s ASC Review The average annual wage for an anesthesiologist is $302,970, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This information comes from May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the top-paying metropolitan areas for anesthesiologists: Allentown,Pa.-Bethlehem, Pa.-Easton, N.J. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, N.Y. Charlotte, N.C.-Concord, N.C.-Gastonia, N.C.-S.C. Chattanooga, Tenn.-Ga. Des Moines-West […]

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