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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Serum biomarkers for chronic pancreatitis pain patterns

This is for our readers that treat chronic pain patients. DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Jami L Saloman, Gong Tang et al. Pancreatology. 2021 Sep 30 OBJECTIVES Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is associated with debilitating refractory pain. Distinct subtypes of CP pain have been previously characterized based on severity (none, mild-moderate, severe) and temporal (none, intermittent, constant) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Bilateral Subcostal Plus Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Quality of Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

AUTHORS: Jung, Jaewoong MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 30, 2021 BACKGROUND: Previous research has not evaluated the potential effect of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on quality of recovery following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Therefore, we investigated whether addition of the bilateral subcostal and lateral TAP (bilateral dual TAP [BD-TAP]) blocks to multimodal analgesia would improve […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Is the Placement, Maintenance, and Removal of Femoral and Sciatic Catheters Associated With Bleeding Complications in Vascular Patients on Antithrombotics?

AUTHORS: Wardhan, Richa MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 30, 2021 BACKGROUND: Information on the safety of placement, maintenance, and removal of peripheral nerve blocks in the presence of therapeutic or prophylactic antithrombotics is limited to case reports. METHODS: In this retrospective, descriptive study, we examined the use of femoral and gluteal or subgluteal sciatic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The Challenge of Succession Planning for Private Anesthesia Practices

Author: Tony Mira F1rst News A critical aspect of any governance model is succession planning. Identifying and developing strong leadership and assuring a peaceful transition of power are items that need to be added to every group’s strategic planning agenda. Anesthesia practices are particularly vulnerable to the challenge of succession planning. Ensuring the ongoing viability […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 November, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Safe Handling of Medical Gas Cylinders

Author: Ernest E. Allen, ARM, CHFM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager The Doctors Company Medical gas cylinders are commonly used in physician and dental offices, ambulatory surgery centers, acute care hospitals, and other types of healthcare facilities. When incorrectly used, handled, or stored, gas cylinders can create dangerous physical and chemical hazards for patients and […]

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