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Uncategorized Published - 16 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
High Wastage of Infused Medications Found, But Fix Not Difficult

If the experience of researchers at Duke University Medical Center is indicative of the nation as a whole, then infused medications are being wasted throughout the perioperative process. This is the product of preparing and priming standard infusions regardless of patient and procedural characteristics. The good news is that such practices seem to be easily […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Most Hospitals Lack a Mechanical Ventilation Protocol for Patient Transport

A majority of institutions do not have a written policy for mechanical ventilation during intrahospital transport of children with congenital heart disease. That was the finding from a survey of pediatric anesthesia program directors throughout North America. Presented at the 2017 meeting of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia/American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Anesthesiology and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Preclinical Pain as a Marker for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

The investigators found pain to present in many forms throughout the course of ALS. Pain is far more common and widespread in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than previously suspected, and initial pain symptoms may predate the clinical onset of the disease’s hallmark motor dysfunction by as much as 2 years, reported Adriano Chiò, MD, from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia Predicts Complications After Pulmonary Rehab Surgery

Pediatric patients with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia appear to have an increased likelihood of complications following pulmonary rehabilitation surgery, according to a retrospective review. The findings, presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia/American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (abstract CA1-36), come from an analysis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Role of Anesthesiologists in Collaborative Care Models

Shale Imeson, MD The saying “May you live in interesting times,” is perhaps especially meaningful for those of us navigating the tumultuous world of today’s health care marketplace. As reimbursement shifts toward value-based payments, the health care industry struggles to find ways to meet new demands for efficiency, including improved outcomes and lower costs. In […]

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