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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
The Migration of Caudally Threaded Thoracic Epidural Catheters in Neonates and Infants

AUTHORS: Simpao, Allan F., MD, MBI et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 23, 2018 BACKGROUND: The migration of pediatric thoracic epidural catheters via a thoracic insertion site has been described. We assessed the migration of caudally threaded thoracic epidural catheters in neonates and infants at our institution. METHODS: The anesthesia records and diagnostic imaging studies of neonates and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Effects of Oxycodone Relative to Those of Sufentanil, in the Presence of Midazolam, During Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy for Patients With Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices

AUTHORS: Quan, Zhefeng, MD et all Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 23, 2018 BACKGROUND: We evaluated the efficacy and gastroenterologist/patient satisfaction of midazolam combined with oxycodone, relative to that of midazolam combined with sufentanil, for anesthesia during endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices. METHODS: Patients with cirrhosis (20–69 years of age), body mass index, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Point-of-Care Fibrinogen Testing in Pregnancy

AUTHORS: Katz, Daniel, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 23, 2018 Agreement between estimated fibrinogen concentration via thromboelastography and traditional assays is not established in the parturient. We therefore recruited 56 parturients and performed Clauss and functional fibrinogen level (FLEV) tests. Mean difference of measurements was 36.8 mg/dL (95% CI, 21.8–51.9) with a standard deviation […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Neuraxial Anesthesia During Cesarean Delivery for Placenta Previa With Suspected Morbidly Adherent Placenta: A Retrospective Analysis

AUTHORS: Markley, John C., MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 23, 2018 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print – Issue – p BACKGROUND: General anesthesia (GA) is often selected for cesarean deliveries (CD) with placenta previa and suspected morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) due to increased risk of hemorrhage and hysterectomy. We reviewed maternal outcomes and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Big weight gain with first pregnancy could increase risk for preeclampsia

American Heart Association states that higher weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia in women giving birth for the first time, new research shows. The study explored how weight affects preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition related to gestational high blood pressure. Ten million women around the world develop preeclampsia each year, resulting in […]

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