Month: September 2024

Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Prolonged Lower Limb Dystonia and Dysphonia Following General Anesthesia in a Patient on Hydroxyzine

 Author: Wijerathne T Cureus 16(8): e67263. Abstract We present a case of prolonged lower limb movement disorder following general anesthesia in a female patient in her early forties. She presented with vigorous, regular synchronous, rhythmic, and jerky movements during the immediate postoperative period lasting around forty minutes. Her past anesthetic history suggests varying degrees of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Peri-Operative Anesthetic Management of Left Atrial-Esophageal Fistula

Author: Shakibai N et al Cureus 16(7): e65520. Abstract Atrial-esophageal fistulas are rare and potentially fatal complications that can occur from radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Due to the proximity of the right atrium to the esophagus, thermal injuries can involuntarily lead to connections between the heart and esophagus. In this case […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypass Activity use in cardiac surgery: A propensity matched analysis of safety outcomes

AUTHORS: Joshua A. Nicholas, MD et al  Anesthesiology  August 2024. BACKGROUND Bleeding during cardiac surgery may be refractory to standard interventions. Off-label use of Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypass Activity (FEIBA) has been described to treat such bleeding. However, reports of safety, particularly thromboembolic outcomes, show mixed results and reported cohorts have been small. METHODS Adult […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing the Risks and Benefits of Hypotensive Anesthesia and Piezosurgical Instruments in Bimaxillary Surgery

Authors: Yamamura K et al Cureus 16(8): e67394. Abstract The challenge in bimaxillary surgery lies in significant intraoperative bleeding, prompting various strategies to minimize blood loss. Among the methods considered for controlling intraoperative bleeding, hypotensive anesthesia and the use of piezosurgical instruments (Osada, Tokyo, Japan) have been explored. However, hypotensive anesthesia may have adverse effects […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
From Dollars to Sustainability: A Reinvigorated Goal for Anesthesiologists

Authors: Radhika Chalasani, MD, MS et al  ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 1–5. The inexorable rise in health care costs has brought ever-greater emphasis on cost reduction in all aspects, including anesthesia care. Intraoperative anesthesia-related expenditures comprise upward of 6% of the total hospital cost for an inpatient procedure (Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2012;25:221-5). We describe efforts […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
9 pediatric hospitals cut gas emissions from anesthetics over 50%

Author: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Project Spruce, a consortium of nine pediatric hospitals, has successfully cut greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anesthetics by over 50% across its nine partners. The consortium aims to improve anesthesia protocols, increase knowledge of the environmental impact of anesthesia and provide data-driven feedback, according to a Sept. 19 press release. Across […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 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 - 23 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Paravertebral versus Pectoralis-II (Interpectoral and Pectoserratus) Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia after Non-Mastectomy Breast Surgery

Authors: Rodney A. Gabriel, MD, MAS et al  Anesthesiology August 2024. Background Pectoralis-II and paravertebral nerve blocks are both used to treat pain following breast surgery. Most previous studies involving mastectomy identified little difference of significance between the two approaches. Whether this is also accurate for non-mastectomy procedures remains unknown. Methods Participants undergoing uni- or […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Sentencing delayed for anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags at ASC

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The sentencing for an Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas who is accused of tampering with IV bags, has been delayed for the fourth time, CBS News Texas reported Sept. 18. A new date has not yet been set for the hearing, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Technology in Anesthesia

ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Edwards launches the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve in Europe with technology to enhance durability Edwards Lifesciences announced the European launch of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, the only transcatheter aortic heart valve to incorporate the company’s RESILIA tissue technology, designed to extend the valve’s durability. The valve […]

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