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Uncategorized Published - 30 October, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Anesthesiology Volumes and Early and Late Outcomes After Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Population-Based Study

AUTHORS: Jaeger, Melanie T. MD, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 1 – p 147–155 BACKGROUND: Hospital and surgeon volume are related to postoperative complications and long-term survival after radical cystectomy. Here, we describe the relationships between these provider characteristics and anesthesiologist volumes on early and late outcomes after radical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 October, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Closed-Loop Feedback Computer-Controlled Phenylephrine for Maintenance of Blood Pressure During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Trial Comparing Automated Boluses Versus Infusion

AUTHORS: Ngan Kee, Warwick D. MD, FANZCA, FHKCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 1 – p 117–123 BACKGROUND: We previously described the use of closed-loop feedback computer-controlled infusion of phenylephrine for maintaining blood pressure (BP) during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. In this study, we report a modified system in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 October, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Respiratory System Mechanics During Low Versus High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Open Abdominal Surgery: A Substudy of PROVHILO Randomized Controlled Trial

AUTHORS: Antini, Davide MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June, 2017 BACKGROUND: BACKGROUND:In the 2014 PROtective Ventilation using HIgh versus LOw positive end-expiratory pressure (PROVHILO) trial, intraoperative low tidal volume ventilation with high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP = 12 cm H2O) and lung recruitment maneuvers did not decrease postoperative pulmonary complications when compared to low PEEP […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 October, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Postpartum Tubal Sterilization: Making the Case for Urgency

AUTHORS: Richardson, Michael G. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 The parturient who requests postpartum sterilization has given consideration to and has made decisions regarding this aspect of her medical care long before her delivery. She arrives at parturition expecting the postpartum procedure to be performed as intended. The American Congress of Obstetricians and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 October, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of Postoperative Analgesic Drug Efficacy: Method of Data Analysis Is Critical

AUTHORS: Andersen, Lars Peter Kloster MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 3 – p 1008–1013 BACKGROUND: Pain intensity ratings and opioid consumption (OC) are ubiquitous indicators of pain in postoperative trials of the efficacy of interventional procedures. Unfortunately, consensus on the appropriate statistical handling of these outcomes has not […]

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