Month: August 2024

Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Fascial Plane Blocks With Glucocorticoids or Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Local Infiltration for Laparoscopic Non-donor Nephrectomy

Authors: Sobhani K, Hocevar M, Hanchuk S, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66005. Study objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks (FPBs) versus local infiltration in patients undergoing laparoscopic non-donor nephrectomy. This study specifically compares the efficacy of FPBs with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus FPBs with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Propofol vs Midazolam As the Initial Sedation Strategy for Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Authors:  Al-Shareef A S, Babkair K, Baljoon J M, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66090. Background Propofol and midazolam are the most common sedative agents used in critical settings. Propofol and midazolam might have different mortality rates after sedation administration. Some studies mention that propofol is associated with a lower mortality rate than midazolam in mechanically […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexmedetomidine-Dexamethasone Combination for Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Adult Patients After Abdominal Surgeries

Authors:  Yadav T, Kumar M, Verma K Cureus 16(7): e65913. Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common problem following general anesthesia and is one of the most unpleasant side effects that affects the patient after surgery and is the worst memory of the hospital stay. The present prospective randomized comparative study was designed to compare […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Drug Titration Paradox: Reply

Authors: Charles F. Minto, F.A.N.Z.C.A., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 412–413. In Reply: We appreciate the interest from Sarraf et al. in our recent clinical focus review of the drug titration paradox.  Although their insights on anesthesiologists’ dosing strategies are appreciated, their control systems’ engineering-based interpretation might overlook the statistical and mathematical underpinnings of the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Drug Titration Paradox: Comment

Authors: Elie Sarraf, M.D., C.M. et al  Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 411–412. To the Editor: We continue to read with great interest the description of the drug titration paradox by Minto et al.  They are, in essence, describing a classical control theory problem on how to tune a control system, with an anesthesiologist being at the center […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Science, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Differences in donor heart acceptance by race and gender of patients on the transplant waiting list. JAMA 2024; 331:1379–86. PMID: 38526480. Approximately 40% of heart transplant recipients are from minoritized racial and ethnic groups, and approximately 25% of heart recipients are women. Black persons and women are less likely to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Use of Baclofen Premedication as an Analgesic Adjuvant in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy

Authors: Mandabach M, Deichmann P, Massoll A, et al. Cureus 16(7): e64235. Introduction: Baclofen, a clinically available GABAB receptor agonist, produces nonopioid analgesia in multiple models of pain but has had limited studies related to perioperative pain control. The present study seeks to study effects of baclofen on postoperative pain measures and opioid use in adult patients subjected […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Magnesium Sulphate With Paracetamol Combination vs the Fentanyl With Lignocaine Combination in Attenuating the Hemodynamic Response During Laryngoscopy and Intubation

Authors: Murugesan N, Kamalnath A, Ranjan R V, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66241. Background and aims Laryngoscopy and intubation cause an increased sympatho-adrenergic pressor response, which can be detrimental to patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc. Various drugs and manoeuvres have been tried to reduce the pressor response with acceptable results but the quest for […]

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