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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Induction opioids for caesarean section under general anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Authors: L.D. White et al International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Highlights •Opioids are effective agents to suppress the pressor response to laryngoscopy. •Remifentanil and alfentanil did not impact Apgar scores. •Remifentanil and alfentanil did not impact neonatal respiratory support requirement. Introduction The adverse effects of induction opioids on the neonate are poorly characterised. The study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Intra-op Methadone Prompts Lower Post-op Pain Scores Than Other Opioids

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Has the time come for intraoperative methadone to be considered a legitimate postoperative analgesic? A study of the often beleaguered agent’s safety and efficacy indicates the answer may well be yes. The meta-analysis—by Thomas Cheriyan, MD, and his colleagues at Augusta University, in Georgia—concluded that use of intraoperative methadone resulted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
SHEA Issues Infection Control Guidance for OR Anesthesia Care

Author: Thomas Rosenthal Anesthesiology News The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) released new expert guidance to improve infection control practices specific to OR anesthesia care that aims to help protect patients from nosocomial infections (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2019:1-17). The new SHEA expert guidance is needed because “infection prevention and control policies specific to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Population Pharmacokinetics of Intraperitoneal Bupivacaine Using Manual Bolus Atomization Versus Micropump Nebulization and Morphine Requirements in Young Children

AUTHORS: Meier, Petra M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 20, 2019 BACKGROUND: Intraperitoneal (IP) administration of local anesthetics is used in adults and children for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic surgery. Population pharmacokinetics (PK) of IP bupivacaine has not been determined in children. Objectives of this study were (1) to develop a population PK model […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
The Long-Term Health Effects of September 11, 2001

Author: Natasha Persaud Renal and Urology News Thousands of responders, workers, and volunteers participated in the rescue and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center (WTC), the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania during September 11, 2001 and ensuing months. Many workers and residents were exposed to an untold mix of asbestos, alkaline […]

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