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Uncategorized Published - 4 May, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
I see so much of this in pain management

Author: MERIDETH C. NORRIS, DO  KevinMD .com In 2017, the CDC rolled out a “solution” to the opioid crisis. The recommendations, which were never intended to become laws, were mostly level of evidence three or below. To put it another way, they were not robust, nor were they based on research in any way that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Tension headache vs. migraine: What is the difference?

Author: Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito MedicalNewsToday People sometimes use the terms tension headache and migraine interchangeably to describe pain or pressure in the head. Differentiating the two is vital to get appropriate treatment and prevent future headaches. Tension headache and migraine are two of the most common types of headaches. About 3 in 4 of the general […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pulse Wave Analysis Using the Pressure Recording Analytical Method to Measure Cardiac Output in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Greiwe, Gillis MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 Abstract   BACKGROUND: Cardiac output (CO) is a key determinant of oxygen delivery, but choosing the optimal method to obtain CO in pediatric patients remains challenging. The pressure recording analytical method (PRAM), implemented in the MostCareUp system (Vygon), is an invasive uncalibrated pulse wave analysis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Dose Escalation Pharmacokinetic Study of Intranasal Atomized Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease

AUTHORS: Grogan, Kelly MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: Atomized intranasal dexmedetomidine is an attractive option when sedation is required for pediatric patients as either premedication or the sole agent for noninvasive, nonpainful procedures. While intranasal dexmedetomidine is used frequently in this population, it is still unclear what dose and time of administration […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Presurgical Thalamus Volume in Postoperative Delirium

AUTHORS: Fislage, Marinus PhD student et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: Previous studies suggest a role of the thalamus in cognitive function, while others implicate it as a central effect site of anesthetics. Yet, its role in postoperative neurocognition in the aging brain remains uncertain. We used presurgical thalamic volume as a functional indicator […]

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