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Uncategorized Published - 27 March, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Indiana Approves New Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

On February 9, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) approved a new Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) degree. The graduate level program will be offered through the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Accreditation is in process. Further information about the MSA degree and program can be found at http://anesthesia.iu.edu/Education/AnesthesiologistAssistant/Introduction.aspx. With the ICHE’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Intra-op Beta Blockers Lower Post-op Opioid Use, Nausea and Length of Stay

Although typically used to promote hemodynamic stability, beta blockers may have another purpose, according to a team of Montreal researchers: reducing postoperative pain. Their systematic review concluded that continuous beta-blocker infusions during surgery can decrease postoperative opioid consumption, the incidence of nausea and PACU length of stay, all with few side effects. “We know that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Optimize Patient Before Intubation to Reduce ICU Complications

Oxygenation and hemodynamic stabilization before intubation could help reduce complications for patients in the ICU, according to a recent study. Procedurally related complications from airway management occurred commonly in the ICU, despite first-attempt success, researchers found. “We’re trying to address the risk factors for these complications prior to intubation,” said Thomas Navarro, MD, of the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Audible Leak Test Called Accurate Measure for Tracheal Tube Sizes

The audible leak test is a reliable method for verifying appropriate tracheal tube sizes in infants and children, according to a recent study. “Checking for audible leak is a common practice to rule out a tight-fitting tracheal tube in infants and children,” said Madhankumar Sathyamoorthy, MD, study author and assistant professor of pediatric anesthesiology at […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Use of Supraglottic Airways in Patients in the Prone Position: You Must Be Careful

Supraglottic airways (SGAs) may work well for prone spinal procedures of short duration, according to a recent study. But others consider this a dangerous practice. SGA use has been studied in the prone position but with limited patient numbers, varying weights and different levels of airway status. In this case, SGA use could help anesthesiologists […]

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