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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Does Anesthesia Type Matter?

Authors: Michael Cheng et al Annals of Vascular Surgery Oct 2019 Background Given the various types of anesthesia used for endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), we sought to determine the effect of anesthesia type in the outcomes of elective EVAR in a large multiinstitutional healthcare maintenance organization. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Vancomycin Administration for Surgical Site Prophylaxis Plasma and Soft-Tissue Concentrations in Pediatric Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Patients

Author: Peterson, Melissa Brooks MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 6, 2019 BACKGROUND: Vancomycin is used for antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgical patients without a complete understanding of plasma and soft-tissue pharmacokinetics. Guidelines recommend incision within 60 minutes after administration; however, tissue vancomycin concentrations at that early time may not be therapeutic. We conducted a study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Characterization of the Rapid Drop in Pulse Oximetry Reading After Intraoperative Administration of Methylene Blue in Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repairs

Authors: Rong, Lisa Q. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 5 – p e142-e145 This study evaluates the changes of oxygen saturation (Spo2) after intravenous administration of methylene blue in 103 patients undergoing open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. We found that Spo2 decreased by a median (interquartile range [IQR]) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Intrathecal catheterisation after observed accidental dural puncture in labouring women: up-date of a meta-analysis and a trial-sequential analysis

Authors: M. Heesen et al Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Highlights •After observed dural puncture, intrathecal catheter insertion has been advocated. •Conventional meta-analysis shows post-puncture headache and blood patches are reduced. •Trial-sequential analysis tests for the presence of firm evidence in meta-analyses. •Trial-sequential analysis reveals insufficient evidence for drawing firm conclusions. •We call for an evidence-based […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Study finds ‘disturbingly’ high levels of ‘ugly cholesterol’

Medical News Today New research shows that levels of remnant particle cholesterol, also known as “ugly cholesterol,” in the blood are much higher than experts previously thought. This research explored the link between remnant cholesterol and cardiovascular disease and came to an alarming conclusion. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark led […]

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