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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
SIRS Trial Finds Methylprednisolone Does Not Reduce Post-op Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Given the important role that inflammation may play in the development of postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass, researchers have long been on the hunt for an agent to stop this destructive process and aid recovery in affected patients. Yet, according to an analysis of the SIRS (Steroids In caRdiac Surgery) trial, that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Risk of Stroke May Double in Women With Migraine History

Stroke preventive measures should be considered in women with a history of migraine headache. Women with a history of migraine headache face a more than 2-fold increased risk of stroke, according to data presented at the 2016 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. In order to better examine the long-term risk of cardiovascular […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Clinical Effectiveness of Intravenous Exenatide Infusion in Perioperative Glycemic Control after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Phase II/III Randomized Trial

Authors: Guillaume Besch, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on August 24, 2017. Background: We aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of intravenous exenatide compared to insulin in perioperative blood glucose control in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery patients. Methods: Patients more than 18 yr old admitted for elective coronary artery bypass grafting were included in a phase II/III […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Lack of Association Between the Use of Nerve Blockade and the Risk of Postoperative Chronic Opioid Use Among Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: Evidence From the Marketscan Database

AUTHORS: Sun, Eric C. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 3 – p 999–1007 BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with high rates of prolonged opioid use after surgery (10%–34%). By decreasing opioid use in the immediate postoperative period, perioperative nerve blockade has been hypothesized to decrease […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Physical Descriptors Aid Accuracy Of ASA Physical Status Designations

How good are anesthesiologists at choosing the correct American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification for their patients? Pretty good, according to the results of a recent analysis from the University of Iowa—at least when the ASA’s physical descriptors are used when making the decision. “As we all know, there’s quite a bit of variability […]

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