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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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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Combining Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Clinical Decision-making Lacks Vision

Authors: Michael W. Manning, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 720-721. To the Editor: We read with interest the study by Roshanov et al.1  comparing outcomes in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, following the withholding or continuing of an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEi) or Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB). Although this was a large and comprehensive retrospective […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Nerve Blocks and Length of Stay?

Authors: Henrik Kehlet, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 718. To the Editor: McIsaac et al.1  recently published their population-based cohort study on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in relation to the use of peripheral nerve blocks. The primary outcome was length of stay (LOS), and they concluded that nerve blocks reduced LOS (risk ratio = […]

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