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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
At AORN: Medical Experts Say Anesthesia More Than Just Waiting

Author: Spencer Chin Administering anesthesia to patients before surgery is sometimes considered a process where once the medication is given, the rest of the time is mostly waiting. But that process can become problematic if there’s a lack of communication and guideline among medical personnel. That’s the conclusion of two speakers in an educational session […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Chloroprocaine Offers Adequate Anesthesia for Knee Arthroscopy

Shorter time to complete recovery from motor blockade seen for chloroprocaine compared with prilocaine Chloroprocaine results in adequate anesthesia with quick recovery of sensory/motor functions for knee arthroscopy in the ambulatory setting, according to a study presented at the Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, held from April 11 to 13 in Las […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
5-minute breathing ‘workout’ may benefit heart and brain health

Wanted to share. By Ana Sandoiu Preliminary research reveals that a technique called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can boost cognitive and physical performance, as well as cardiovascular health. New research adds another tool in the toolbox for preventing high blood pressure. Most of us know that exercising and eating right are good for us. However, putting […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

Written by: Sharif Mohamed, MD Anesthesiology News Case Presentation A 5-month-old girl weighing 7.5 kg presented with an imperforate hymen for incision, drainage, and vaginoscopy. The patient had a history of laryngomalacia and an upper respiratory tract infection with fever, which was treated with antibiotics until a few days before; she was asymptomatic. After discussion […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Adductor Canal Block Analgesia Unaffected by Injection Site

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News The analgesic efficacy of adductor canal block in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair appears consistent regardless of whether the injection was in the proximal thigh, midthigh or distal thigh, according to a team of Canadian researchers. Their study found that postoperative oral analgesic consumption and time to first […]

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