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Uncategorized Published - 21 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Sufentanil Sublingual Tablet System Holds Promise as Alternative to I.V. PCA

ASA Monitor 09 2017, Vol.81, 22-24. The following article was developed by ASA to introduce the ASA Monitor readership to the latest technology and advancements in the specialty. It should not be construed as an endorsement by ASA of any specific product or service. Despite continued improvements in pain treatment, moderate to severe postoperative pain remains the focus […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Implementing a Health System–wide Patient Blood Management Program with a Clinical Community Approach

Authors: Steven M. Frank, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on September 7, 2017. Background: Patient blood management programs are gaining popularity as quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, but methods for implementing such programs across multihospital health systems are not well understood. Having recently incorporated a patient blood management program across our health system using a clinical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Random-allocation Graded Dose–Response Study of Norepinephrine and Phenylephrine for Treating Hypotension during Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery

Authors: Warwick D. Ngan Kee, M.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.H.K.A.M. Anesthesiology published on September 7, 2017 Background: Norepinephrine has been investigated as a potential alterative to phenylephrine for maintaining blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery with the advantage of less depression of maternal heart rate and cardiac output. However, the relative potencies of these two vasopressors have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Xenon Anesthesia Compared to Sevoflurane and Total Intravenous Anesthesia for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Postoperative Cardiac Troponin Release: An International, Multicenter, Phase 3, Single-blinded, Randomized Noninferiority Trial

Authors: Jan Hofland, M.D., Ph.D. et all Anesthesiology published on September 7, 2017. Background: Ischemic myocardial damage accompanying coronary artery bypass graft surgery remains a clinical challenge. We investigated whether xenon anesthesia could limit myocardial damage in coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients, as has been reported for animal ischemia models. Methods: In 17 university hospitals in France, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Current Status of Neuromuscular Reversal and Monitoring: Posttetanic Neuromonitoring and Other Considerations

Authors: Hilary P. Grocott, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.S.E. Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 723-724. To the Editor: The recent comprehensive review article by Drs. Brull and Kopman1 outlines the challenges and opportunities of the current status of neuromuscular reversal and monitoring. Their superlative and informative review is clearly destined to be a go-to reference on the subject. Importantly, it […]

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