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Uncategorized Published - 16 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Rivaroxaban Reduces the Dabigatran Dose Required for Anticoagulation During Simulated Cardiopulmonary Bypass

AUTHOPRS: Nadtochiy, Sergiy M. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 52-59 BACKGROUND: Heparin is the standard anticoagulant for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); however, there are problems with its use that make the development of suitable alternatives desirable. Currently, no ideal alternative exists. We have previously reported that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Preventing Spinal Hypotension During Cesarean Birth With Two Initial Boluses of Norepinephrine in Chinese Parturients

AUTHORS: Lyu, Wenyuan MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 06, 2022 BACKGROUND: Norepinephrine is effective in preventing spinal hypotension during cesarean birth; however, an optimal regimen has not been determined. We hypothesized that an initial bolus of norepinephrine improves efficacy of spinal hypotension prophylaxis beyond continuous norepinephrine alone. METHODS: In this double-blind, controlled study, 120 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Highlights from the ISMP Summit: The Future of Perioperative Medication Safety: Charting Our Path Forward

Authors: Elizabeth Rebello, Rph, MD, CPPS, CMQ, FASA; JW Beard, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022  The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) convened on November 10–11, 2021, as a virtual national summit on Perioperative Medication Safety. The intent of the summit was to leverage the current understanding of the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Pain and Safety Considerations in Cancer Patients

Authors: Dylan Irvine, BScH; Jeffrey Huang, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 2 June 2022  Introduction The subspeciality of onco-anesthesia has gradually gained traction over the past few years. In addition to the comorbid diseases that some cancer patients present with, the interactions and consequences of their antineoplastic regimens must also be considered […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Does pollution cause migraine attacks?

Author: Morgan Meissner PhD MedicalNewsToday Stress, hormonal changes, and certain types of foods can all trigger migraine attacks. Some people with migraine find that environmental conditions, including air quality, also affect their symptoms. For people living with migraine, identifying triggers that cause migraine episodes can be a helpful way to minimize the disruptive nature of […]

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