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Uncategorized Published - 18 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
The Role of the LMA as a Ventilating and Intubation Conduit During Emergency Airway Management

Utilization, Success Rates and Trends Author: Thomas C. Mort, MD Anesthesiology News The supraglottic airway device (SAD) has earned a well-regarded position in both anesthesia care and emergency airway management. Its prominent position in various societal algorithms for rescue airway management is testimony to its ubiquitous availability, its relative ease of use, and relatively high […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Dedicated IV for Packed Red Blood Cells Found Unnecessary

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Common hospital policies that mandate the administration of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) through a dedicated IV catheter may be overly cautious, according to the results of a new study. These policies assume detrimental effects on erythrocyte integrity when crystalloids and certain medications are coadministered. Researchers at the University of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Rural Airway Management: A Case of Severe Angioedema in a Small Community Hospital

Authors: Yvon F. Bryan, MD and  Kathleen N. Johnson, BS Introduction Angioedema is a rare condition that results in localized swelling of subcutaneous or submucosal tissue in the oral cavity.1,2 Patients suffering from angioedema may require airway management depending on the degrees of severity and swelling.3 There are different airway management strategies to treat this condition, from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Supplemental Intraoperative Oxygen Does Not Promote Acute Kidney Injury or Cardiovascular Complications After Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Ruetzler, Kurt MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 BACKGROUND: Perioperative hyperoxia has been recommended by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the prevention of surgical site infections. Based on animal studies and physiological concerns, the kidneys and heart may be at risk from hyperoxia. We therefore conducted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Quality of Recovery After Breast Surgery

A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Pectoral Nerves Interfascial Plane (Pectoral Nerves II) Block With Surgical Infiltration AUTHORS: Barrington, Michael J. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 BACKGROUND: Pectoral nerves (PECS II) block is a popular regional analgesia technique for breast surgery. PECS II block or local infiltration by surgeon may improve outcomes including […]

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