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Uncategorized Published - 12 March, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Pre-op Coagulation Parameters Predict 30-Day Mortality After Cardiac Surgery

Author: Chase Doyle Anesthesiology News New research suggests that preoperative coagulation testing can be instrumental in predicting cardiac surgery outcomes. According to a retrospective analysis of nearly 1,400 patients’ medical records, preoperative international normalized ratio (INR) is significantly associated with 30-day mortality in cardiac surgery patients. The data showed tha t for every 1-unit increase […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 March, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Applying Existing Guidelines for Pre-op Testing Leads to Significant Savings

Author: Ajai Raj Anesthesiology News Analyzing the impact of implementing patient-centered protocols for preoperative anesthesia testing at their institution, a team at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School discovered an unexpected dividend: an annual cost reduction of more than 50%, which was nearly $200,000. Presenting the study at the 2018 annual meeting of the Society for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 March, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Reporting Medication Errors Increased Over Last 20 Years

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News When it comes to medication errors in general anesthesia, more clinicians than ever are reporting their experiences in studies and case reports, according to a systematic review by a Canadian research team. Yet these errors continue, and sometimes with fatal effects. “We all know that medication errors occur everywhere in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Use of a Bougie vs Endotracheal Tube and Stylet on First-Attempt Intubation Success Among Patients With Difficult Airways Undergoing Emergency Intubation

Jama June 2018 Abstract Importance  The tracheal tube introducer, known as the bougie, is typically used to aid tracheal intubation in poor laryngoscopic views or after intubation attempts fail. The effect of routine bougie use on first-attempt intubation success is unclear. Objective  To compare first attempt intubation success facilitated by the bougie vs the endotracheal tube + stylet. Design, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks an Effective Alternative Analgesic Modality in Certain Cancer Patients

Author: Michael Vlessides Anesthesiology News Opioids may be the preferred therapy for treating cancer-related pain, but as a French study has demonstrated, continuous peripheral nerve blocks also may have a place. The study found that in carefully selected cancer patients, continuous peripheral nerve blocks represent a safe and surprisingly effective alternative analgesic modality, sometimes lasting […]

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