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Uncategorized Published - 24 February, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Anterior quadratus lumborum block for postoperative recovery after total hip arthroplasty

AUTHORS: Masaru Kikuchi et al BMC Trial Feb 2020 BACKGROUND Appropriate pain management is essential to improve the postoperative recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Various case reports have indicated that anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) provides effective postoperative analgesia in lower limb surgeries. However, few randomized controlled trials have confirmed the efficacy of anterior […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 February, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Broken Heart Syndrome

Authors: Alma Juels, MD, and Parker Juels Anesthesiology News The Frost Series #355 Case Presentation A 22-year-old woman presented to the OR for a rectal examination and rectal fistula repair. She had a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 and a history of hypothyroidism, depression and migraines. Upon presentation, her hypothyroidism had resolved and levels of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 February, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Steroid Injections of the Hip, Knee May Damage Joints

This is for our readers that treat chronic pain patients. Corticosteroid injections used to treat osteoarthritis (OA) pain in the hip and knee may be more dangerous than previously thought, according to a study published in Radiology. Researchers suggested that injection-associated risks like rapid progressive OA, which may eventually lead to joint collapse, should be integrated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 February, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Hypoxia During Upper Endoscopy: A Serious Problem and a New Solution

Authors: René Miguel Gonzalez, MD Anesthesiology News The Problem In 2017, Goudra and Singh wrote: “The growing popularity of deep sedation for UGI [upper gastrointestinal] endoscopy has created immense challenges to anesthesiologists. Gastroenterologists have clearly benefited from deep sedation. It allows performing complicated procedures with relative ease. However, research suggests that management of the airway […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 February, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Regional Anesthesia Preferred After Major Lower Extremity Amputation

Author: Chase Doyle Anesthesiology News A study of three analgesic strategies for major lower extremity amputations reveals that regional anesthesia provides superior perioperative pain control within 72 hours of surgery. The retrospective review of lower limb amputations showed that peripheral nerve blockade with combined standard and liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel, Pacira) was associated with lower oral […]

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