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Uncategorized Published - 4 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Announces the Launch of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP in the U.S. Market

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today announced the launch of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of DIPRIVAN (propofol) Injectable Emulsion, USP, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Dr. Reddy’s is committed to providing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Cardiac Risk of Noncardiac Surgery After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents

AUTHORS: Smith, Bradford B., MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 4 – p 621–628 BACKGROUND: Noncardiac surgery (NCS) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting is sometimes associated with major adverse cardiac events (MACEs). Second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) were developed to decrease the incidence of MACE seen with bare […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Preoperative Erythropoietin on Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Surgical Patients

AUTHORS: Cho, Brian C., MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 5 – p 981–992 BACKGROUND: Erythropoietic-stimulating agents such as erythropoietin have been used as part of patient blood management programs to reduce or even avoid the use of allogeneic blood transfusions. We review the literature to evaluate the effect […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Chronic Atypical Antipsychotic Use Is Associated With Reduced Need for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Rescue in the Postanesthesia Care Unit

AUTHORS: Jabaley, Craig S., MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: Atypical antipsychotics are efficacious for chemoprophylaxis against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but perioperative investigations have been scant. We sought to examine the association between chronic atypical antipsychotic therapy and the likelihood of postoperative nausea and vomiting. METHODS: In this single-center, propensity-matched, retrospective, observational study, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Digital Quality Improvement Approach Reduces the Need for Rescue Antiemetics in High-Risk Patients

AUTHORS: Gabel, Eilon, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 5 – p 867–876 BACKGROUND: Affecting nearly 30% of all surgical patients, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) can lead to patient dissatisfaction, prolonged recovery times, and unanticipated hospital admissions. There are well-established, evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of PONV; yet […]

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