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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Intraoperative Data on Risk Prediction for Mortality After Intra-Abdominal Surgery

AUTHORS: Yan, Xinyu MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 1 – p 102-113 BACKGROUND:  Risk prediction models for postoperative mortality after intra-abdominal surgery have typically been developed using preoperative variables. It is unclear if intraoperative data add significant value to these risk prediction models. METHODS: With IRB approval, an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Decreased Electroencephalographic Alpha Power During Anesthesia Induction Is Associated With EEG Discontinuity in Human Infants

AUTHORS: Chao, Jerry Y. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Electroencephalogram (EEG) discontinuity can occur at high concentrations of anesthetic drugs, reflecting suppression of electrocortical activity. This EEG pattern has been reported in children and reflects a deep state of anesthesia. Isoelectric events on the EEG, a more extreme degree of voltage […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Inflammatory Biomarker Levels After Propofol or Sevoflurane Anesthesia

AUTHORS: O’Bryan, Liam J. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 1 – p 69-81 BACKGROUND:  The perioperative inflammatory response may be implicated in adverse outcomes including neurocognitive dysfunction and cancer recurrence after oncological surgery. The immunomodulatory role of anesthetic agents has been demonstrated in vitro; however, its clinical relevance […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Leftover Opioid Analgesics and Disposal Following Ambulatory Pediatric Surgeries in the Context of a Restrictive Opioid-Prescribing Policy

AUTHORS: Stone, Amanda L. PhD et al    Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 1 – p 133-140 BACKGROUND:  Opioid analgesics are commonly prescribed for postoperative analgesia following pediatric surgery and often result in leftover opioid analgesics in the home. To reduce the volume of leftover opioids and overall community opioid burden, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Interleukin-6 Is an Early Plasma Marker of Severe Postoperative Complications in Thoracic Surgery

AUTHORS: Neff, Thomas A. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 1 – p 123-132 BACKGROUND:  Postoperative complications in surgery are a significant burden, not only for the patients but also economically. While several predicting factors have already been identified, it is still not well known if increased levels of […]

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