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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Awake cardiac surgery using the novel pectoralis-intercostal-rectus sheath (PIRS) plane block and subxiphoid approach

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Toscano Antonio, et al J Card Surg. 2022 Jun 4 BACKGROUND Postoperative pain after cardiac surgery is a very important issue and affects recovery, risk of postoperative complications and quality of life. The pain management has been traditionally based on intravenous opioids with growing evidence suggesting the use of opioid-free and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Comparing the effects of peripheral nerve block and general anesthesia with general anesthesia alone on postoperative delirium and complications in elderly patients

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Manabu Yoshimura, Hiroko Shiramoto, Mami Koga, Aya Yoshimatsu Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 May 30 INTRODUCTION The difference between the effects of peripheral nerve block (PNB) with general anesthesia (GA) and GA alone on the patients’ postoperative clinical outcomes remains unknown. We assessed whether there is a difference in postoperative delirium […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of a Naloxone Coprescribing Alert for Patients at Risk of Opioid Overdose

AUTHORS: Nelson, Scott D. PharmD, MS, CPHIMS, FAMIA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 26-34 BACKGROUND:  Patients taking high doses of opioids, or taking opioids in combination with other central nervous system depressants, are at increased risk of opioid overdose. Coprescribing the opioid-reversal agent naloxone is an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Identifying patterns of utilization of single-use video laryngoscopy and supraglottic airway devices to reduce waste

AUTHORS: Baerg, Tim MD, MBA et al  Journal of Head & Neck Anesthesia: December 2021 – Volume 5 – Issue 2 – p e35 Introduction:  Lean management, a systematic method of reducing waste in manufacturing, is an approach that has led to quality improvement and cost reduction in health systems. Utilization of single-use airway equipment, such […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Can COVID-19 cause neck pain?

Author: Zawn Villines MedicalNewsToday Some people with COVID-19 experience neck pain, soreness, and stiffness. In some cases, neck pain can be a persistent symptom of long COVID. All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our coronavirus hub for the most recent […]

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