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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Peripheral Nerve Block on Length of Stay after Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Jung-Won Hwang, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 718-719. To the Editor: We read the article by McIsaac et al.1  with great interest. The authors should be commended for attempting to estimate the effects of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) on healthcare resource use. These efforts could decrease the cost of health care without compromising patient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Intrapartum Magnesium Administration and the Incidence of Maternal Fever: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study

Authors: Elizabeth M. S. Lange, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on September 7, 2017. Background: Intrapartum maternal fever is associated with several adverse neonatal outcomes. Intrapartum fever can be infectious or inflammatory in etiology. Increases in interleukin 6 and other inflammatory markers are associated with maternal fever. Magnesium has been shown to attenuate interleukin 6–mediated fever in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Forced Air Thermal Regulating Systems: Healthcare Provider Letter – Information About Use

FDA & Washington Alerts ASA Monitor August 2017 AUDIENCE: Surgery, Nursing, Anesthesia ISSUE: The FDA is reminding health care providers that using thermoregulation devices during surgery, including forced air thermoregulating systems, have been demonstrated to result in less bleeding, faster recovery times, and decreased risk of infection for patients. The FDA recently became aware that some health […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Intrathecal Bupivacaine Dose on the Success of External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation: A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Clinical Trial

Authors: Laurie A. Chalifoux, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 625-632. Background: Breech presentation is a leading cause of cesarean delivery. The use of neuraxial anesthesia increases the success rate of external cephalic version procedures for breech presentation and reduces cesarean delivery rates for fetal malpresentation. Meta-analysis suggests that higher-dose neuraxial techniques increase external cephalic version […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Extubation, Black Boxes, and Ontology

Authors: Martin J. Tobin, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 599-600 IN the present issue of Anesthesiology, Silva et al.1  report on the ability of thoracic ultrasound to predict the development of respiratory distress in patients extubated after tolerating 60 min of pressure support set at 7 cm H2O. They studied 136 patients, and 18.4% required reintubation. Integrated statistical […]

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