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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Reversal of Vecuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade with Low-dose Sugammadex at Train-of-four Count of Four: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: László Asztalos, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 9 2017, Vol.127, 441-449. Background: Rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block that spontaneously recovered to a train-of-four count of four can be reversed with sugammadex 0.5 or 1.0 mg/kg. We investigated whether these doses of sugammadex can also reverse vecuronium at a similar level of block. Methods: Sixty-five patients were randomly assigned, and 64 were […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Extubation Success Prediction in a Multicentric Cohort of Patients with Severe Brain Injury

Authors: Karim Asehnoune, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 8 2017, Vol.127, 338-346. Background: Patients with brain injury are at high risk of extubation failure. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational cohort study in four intensive care units of three university hospitals. The aim of the study was to create a score that could predict extubation success in patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Validation of Innovative Techniques for Monitoring Nociception during General Anesthesia: A Clinical Study Using Tetanic and Intracutaneous Electrical Stimulation

Authors: Sandra Funcke, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 8 2017, Vol.127, 272-283. Background: This study compares the analgesic indices Analgesia Nociception Index (heart rate variability), Surgical Pleth Index (photoplethysmography), and pupillary dilatation, to heart rate, mean arterial pressure, and bispectral index, with regard to diagnostic accuracy and prediction probability for nociceptive response. The primary endpoint was the correlation […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Testosterone Replacement Therapy and the Incidence of a Composite of Postoperative In-hospital Mortality and Cardiovascular Events in Men Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Maged Y. Argalious, M.D., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Ed., F.A.S.E. et Anesthesiology 9 2017, Vol.127, 457-465. Background: Whether patients on testosterone replacement therapy undergoing noncardiac surgery have an increased risk of postoperative in-hospital mortality and cardiovascular events remains unknown. We therefore sought to identify the impact of testosterone replacement on the incidence of a composite of postoperative in-hospital […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Mini-fluid Challenge of 100 ml of Crystalloid Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in the Operating Room

Authors: Matthieu Biais, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 9 2017, Vol.127, 450-456 Background: Mini-fluid challenge of 100 ml colloids is thought to predict the effects of larger amounts of fluid (500 ml) in intensive care units. This study sought to determine whether a low quantity of crystalloid (50 and 100 ml) could predict the effects of 250 ml crystalloid in mechanically […]

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