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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Drug-Free Musculoskeletal Pain Therapy Given Clearance by FDA

BioElectronics Corp. has received over-the-counter use market clearance from the FDA for ActiPatch for the adjunctive treatment of musculoskeletal pain related to plantar fasciitis of the heel and osteoarthritis of the knee. BioElectronics is an electroceutical company that develops wearable neuromodulation devices to safely mitigate neurologic diseases and improve quality of life. Its shortwave therapy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Introduction of a novel ultrasound-guided extrathoracic sub-paraspinal block for control of perioperative pain in Nuss procedure patients

Authors: Bryskin R, Robie D et al    Journal of Pediatric Surgery 52 (3), 484-491 (Mar 2017) BACKGROUND A safe and effective method of multilevel thoracic pain control remains an elusive goal in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure. The aim of our study was to develop a nonopioid centered approach using a novel regional technique as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Determination of Perioperative Blood Loss: Accuracy or Approximation?

AUTHORS: Lopez-Picado, A. Pharm et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 1 – p 280–286 BACKGROUND: Various different interventions can be used to reduce surgical blood loss; however, there is no “gold standard” for accurately measuring the volume of perioperative blood loss, and this makes it difficult to assess the efficacy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Ropivacaine Subfascial Wound Infusion Compared With Intrathecal Morphine for Postcesarean Analgesia: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled, Double-Blind Study.

AUTHORS: Lalmand, Manon MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 31, 2017 BACKGROUND: After cesarean delivery, postoperative pain management allows early rehabilitation and helps prevent postpartum depression and chronic pain. Our present prospective, randomized controlled, double-blind study assessed the duration and effect of intrathecal analgesia and continuous ropivacaine wound infiltration versus a control group after cesarean […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Electric Nerve Stimulation Does Not Correctly Predict Needle-Nerve Distance and Potential Local Anesthetic Spread for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blockade

AUTHORS: Fielmuth, Stefan MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 2 – p 632–634 This study evaluated electric nerve stimulation as a nerve location tool. After eliciting motor response in 43 patients undergoing shoulder surgery, the needle tip’s position, distance from the closest nerve, and spread of saline were evaluated […]

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