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Uncategorized Published - 8 October, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Combined Neuraxial and General Anesthesia Significantly Improves Perioperative Outcomes Following Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Authors: Konrad Salata, MD et al Journal of Vascular Surgery October 2019 Volume 70, Issue 4, Page e110 Objective Evidence for the use of neuraxial anesthesia (NA) in the context of open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is sparse. The purpose of this study was to determine the 90-day outcomes of combined general and NA […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 October, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Adverse side effects and route of administration of opioids in combined spinal-epidural analgesia for labour

Authors: L. Grangier et al International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Highlights Meta-analysis of side effects after combined spinal epidural analgesia (CSE) in labour. Compared with epidural analgesia, side effects are increased. Administration of opioid, added to local anaesthetic, is a likely cause. Bradycardia occurs more often, regardless of the route of opioid administration. Hypotension occurs […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 October, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Post–Dural Puncture Headache After Neuraxial Anesthesia in Childbirth and Intracranial Subdural Hematoma

Authors: lbert R. Moore, MD et al JAMA Neurol. September 16, 2019. Key Points Question  Do postpartum women with post–dural puncture headache secondary to neuraxial anesthesia have an increased risk of intracranial subdural hematoma? Findings  In this cohort study of 22 130 815 deliveries, there was a post–dural puncture headache rate of 309 per 100 000 deliveries and a subdural […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 October, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Prospective Association of Serum Opioid Levels and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Cancer Pain Treated With Intrathecal Opioid Therapy

AUTHORS: Brogan, Shane E. MB BCh et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 12, 2019 BACKGROUND: Opioids remain the mainstay of cancer pain management but are associated with systemic toxicity. In refractory cancer pain, intrathecal therapy (ITT) is associated with improved pain control, reduced systemic side effects, and improved survival. It has been assumed that ITT decreases systemic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 October, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Sleep apnea, resistant hypertension pose highest risk for heart attack

Author: Tauren Dyson UPI People with severe forms of sleep apnea also often have very high blood pressure, which new research suggests carries risk for heart health events. Patients with resistant high blood pressure, which can require at least three drugs to control, have the highest risk of suffering a heart attack or cardiac episode, […]

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