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Uncategorized Published - 16 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Failure of reversion of neuromuscular block with sugammadex in patient with myasthenia gravis: case report

Authors: Hermann dos Santos Fernandes et al BMC Anesthesiology volume 19, Article number: 160 (2019) | Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a challenge for anesthesia management. This report shows that the use of rocuronium-sugammadex is not free from flaws and highlights the importance of cholinesterase inhibitors management and neuromuscular block monitoring in the perioperative period of myasthenic patients. Case presentation […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Deaths to heart related conditions rising in the US

Author: Catharine Paddock PhD Medical News Today In the United States, total deaths to cardiometabolic disease — which includes heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure — have been rising since 2011, according to new research. New research examines the rate of cardiovascular deaths in the United States, and the racial disparities in these […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Regional Holds Advantages Over General Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Frail Elderly

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News When it comes to emergency hip fracture surgery in frail, elderly patients, regional anesthesia boasts distinct advantages over general anesthetic approaches, according to a database analysis by a team of Kaiser Permanente researchers. However, the investigators also pointed out that these results do not promote an overall superiority of regional […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
EEG-Guided Anesthesia Does Not Lessen Incidence of Post-op Delirium

Author: Bob Kronemyer Anesthesiology News Administration of EEG-guided anesthesia does not decrease the likelihood of postoperative delirium, according to ENGAGES (Electroencephalography Guidance of Anesthesia to Alleviate Geriatric Syndromes), a randomized clinical trial of older adults undergoing major surgery with general anesthesia. The study found that among 1,232 adults, all of whom were at least 60 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks Compared to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia After Midline Laparotomy

AUTHORS: Sondekoppam, Rakesh V. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 855-863 BACKGROUND: Bilateral paravertebral block (PVB) is a suitable alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) for abdominal surgeries. This randomized clinical trial aims to determine if PVB is noninferior to TEA in terms of analgesia after […]

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