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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Effect of Propofol and Volatile Anesthetics on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Lung Resection Surgery

AUTHORS: Li, Xue-Fei MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 949-957 BACKGROUND:  The effect of general anesthetics (propofol and volatile anesthetics) on pulmonary outcome after lung resection surgery with one-lung ventilation (OLV) is yet undetermined. We evaluated the effect of intravenous anesthesia (propofol) and volatile anesthesia (sevoflurane […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. Short-axis out-of-plane.

Author: Cardiac Anesthesiologist Short-axis out-of-plane technique In this technique, the needle is inserted while observing the short axis of the vein; thus, the needle intersects the ultrasound image. It is mainly used for puncturing the IJV and FV. It is advantageous, because positional relationships with arteries are easy to identify, but its disadvantage is that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Patient Satisfaction Through an Immersive Experience Using a Mobile Phone–Based Head-Mounted Display During Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Tharion, Joseph G. DA; Kale et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 940-948 BACKGROUND:  Patient satisfaction is an important element of high-quality health care. Virtual reality has been studied for its sedative and analgesic effects, as it immerses the patient into an artificial interactive environment. Deriving from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Short-, Intermediate-, and Long-term Mortality and Myocardial Injury After Noncardiac Surgery After Hip Fracture Surgery

AUTHORS: Vacheron, Charles-Hervé MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 915-923 BACKGROUND:  For more than 20 years, hip fracture 1-year mortality has remained around 20%. An elevation of the postoperative troponin peak within 72 hours (myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery [MINS]) is associated with a greater risk […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of 6% Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 on Inflammatory Response and Pulmonary Function in Patients Having Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Lee, Mee Jee MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 4 – p 906-914 BACKGROUND:  Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass induces a profound inflammatory response that, when severe, can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction. Preliminary data suggest that administration of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions may mitigate an inflammatory response […]

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