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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Communication Failures in Medical Malpractice – Lessons Learned From the CRICO Strategies’ Comparative Benchmarking System

Authors: Mazen Maktabi, M.B.B.Ch.; Gretchen Ruoff, M.P.H., CPHRM ASA Monitor 02 2017, Vol.81, 20-22. Clear communication of clinical information is an essential component of delivering safe and effective medical care, whether in emergency departments, critical care areas, operating rooms or patient wards. Inadequate communication of information is a major contributor to preventable medical errors.   The average 500-bed heath care […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Propofol Might Be Better than Midazolam for Emergency Department Procedural Sedation

Authors: Lameijer H et al., Am J Emerg Med 2017 Jan 3; In a retrospective cohort study, propofol was more effective than midazolam and just as safe. Propofol and midazolam are each commonly used for procedural sedation in the emergency department (ED). To compare their efficacy and safety, investigators reviewed a convenience sample of procedural sedations performed […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Pilot Study Investigating a Promising Approach for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain

Authors: Tania Gardner, BAppSc et al Spine. 2016;41(18):1405-1413. Study Design. A prospective, single-arm, pre-postintervention study. Objective. The aim of this study was to test the preliminary effectiveness of a patient-led goal-setting intervention on improving disability and pain in chronic low back pain. Summary of Background Data. An effective intervention for the treatment of chronic low back pain remains elusive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Challenges of Treating Young Patients With a Terminal Prognosis

Interview with Abby R. Rosenberg, MD, MS Matters concerning negative prognosis, transitioning into hospice care, end-of-life (EoL) scenarios, and other related topics can be very hard to discuss with patients and their family members. Having to conduct these sensitive conversations with pediatric patients presents even more challenges, considering certain ethical and emotional precautions must be […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Professional Liability Trends in 2016: Things Are Stable, But Changes May Be Lurking

Authors: Christopher M. Burkle, M.D., J.D. ASA Monitor 02 2017, Vol.81, 12-14. Each year, the ASA Committee on Professional Liability provides a report on changing trends in malpractice insurance premiums and characteristics impacting physician anesthesiologists. The Anesthesia Closed Claims Project conducted a survey of malpractice insurers from May-July 2016 on behalf of the committee. Twenty-eight medical […]

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