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Uncategorized Published - 26 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase–Associated Lipocalin/Hepcidin-25 Ratio for Early Identification of Patients at Risk for Renal Replacement Therapy After Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Elitok, Saban MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 20, 2021 Abstract BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy (AKI-RRT) is strongly associated with mortality after cardiac surgery; however, options for early identification of patients at high risk for AKI-RRT are extremely limited. Early after cardiac surgery, the predictive ability for AKI-RRT even of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Sevoflurane-Propofol–Balanced Anesthesia on Flash Visual Evoked Potential Monitoring in Spine Surgery

AUTHORS: Ma, Jiajia MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 20, 2021 BACKGROUND: Intraoperative flash visual evoked potential (FVEP) can be used to monitor visual function during spine surgery. However, it is limited due to the previous perception of its sensitivity to inhalation anesthesia. We conducted this trial to test the noninferiority of sevoflurane-propofol–balanced anesthesia (BA) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Hiding in Plain Sight: Compassion as an Antidote to Burnout in the Post-COVID Era

Authors: Christopher Cornelissen, DO, FASA; Brent Lee, MD, MPH, FASA; Stephen Rivoli, DO, MPH, MA, CPHQ, CPPS; Barbara Gold, MD, FASA, MHCM Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vol 36 No 3 Oct 2021 SUMMARY:Amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, growing numbers of anesthesia professionals have experienced stress and burnout. Approaches to combat disillusionment, decreased job satisfaction and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
What to know about ADHD migraines

Author: Zia Sherrell Medical News Today People with ADHD may experience symptoms including difficulty concentrating, excessive physical movements, impulsivity, and becoming easily distracted. In addition to behavioral challenges, individuals may also experience physical symptoms such as migraine headaches. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a chronic developmental disorder marked by difficulty regulating attention and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Phenylephrine or Ephedrine for Intraoperative Hypotension? Consider the Cerebral Microcirculation

Authors: Paul S. García, M.D., Ph.D. Charles H. Brown, IV, M.D., M.H.S. Anesthesiology November 2021, Vol. 135, 775–777. Intraoperative hypotension is common and known to be associated with suboptimal patient outcomes.  Over 90% of patients receiving anesthesia for surgery are expected to have at least one documented episode where the blood pressure decreased more than 20% below baseline.  Although […]

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