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Uncategorized Published - 4 June, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Zinc Lozenge on Postoperative Sore Throat: A Prospective Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study

AUTHORS: Farhang, Borzoo, DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2018 – Volume 126 – Issue 1 – p 78–83 BACKGROUND: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is commonly seen after endotracheal intubation, and oral zinc prevents oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy. This study is designed to evaluate the effects of administration of zinc lozenges on POST. METHODS: Seventy-nine patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 June, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Prospective External Validation of Three Preoperative Risk Scores for Prediction of New Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Cameron, Matthew, J., MDCM et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2018 – Volume 126 – Issue 1 – p 33–38 BACKGROUND: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with early and late morbidity and mortality of cardiac surgical patients. Prophylactic treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been recommended to improve outcome in cardiac surgical patients at high […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 June, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Care Team Composition and Surgical Outcomes

Authors: Eric C. Sun, M.D., Ph.D. et al   Anesthesiology published on May 29, 2018. Background: In the United States, anesthesia care can be provided by an anesthesia care team consisting of nonphysician providers (nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants) working under the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist. Nurse anesthetists may practice nationwide, whereas anesthesiologist assistants are restricted to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 June, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Exercise Training Doesn’t Slow Progression of Cognitive Decline in People with Dementia

I wanted to share this with our readers because I am an old guy so this is important to at least me. Authors: Lamb SE et al.  BMJ 2018 May 16. Supervised exercise might improve physical fitness but doesn’t help cognition. Evidence is mixed on whether physical exercise improves cognitive impairment. In this trial, U.K. investigators […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 June, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Cardiac Output Measurements Based on the Pulse Wave Transit Time and Thoracic Impedance Exhibit Limited Agreement With Thermodilution Method During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation

AUTHORS: Magliocca, Aurora, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2018 – Volume 126 – Issue 1 – p 85–92 BACKGROUND: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is characterized by significant intraoperative hemodynamic variability. Accurate and real-time cardiac output (CO) monitoring aids clinical decision making during OLT. The purpose of this study is to compare accuracy, precision, and trending […]

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