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Uncategorized Published - 5 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Steroid Management: Approaches Based on Current Evidence

Authors: Melanie M. Liu, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 166-172. CHRONIC steroid therapy is a cornerstone treatment for many common conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatologic disease, reactive airway disease, and immunosuppression for transplant recipients. Patients on chronic steroid therapy may develop secondary adrenal insufficiency that can manifest as full-blown adrenal crisis in the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Calculating Ideal Body Weight: Keep It Simple

Authors: Olivier Moreault, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 203-204. To the Editor: We read with much interest the editorial on protective ventilation by Hedenstierna and Edmark in the December issue of Anesthesiology.1  We agree with most of the ideas put forward. However, as thoracic anesthesiologists, we strongly believe in the importance, during one-lung ventilation, of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Apneic Intubation: Video Laryngoscopy Lacks the Continuous Ventilation Offered by Other Airway Management Techniques

Authors: Seth T. Herway, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 201-202. To the Editor: The article by Aziz et al.1  significantly contributes toward understanding the response of anesthesiologists to failed intubation attempts with conventional direct laryngoscopy. We are concerned, however, that one unwise message that may be drawn from this paper is that video laryngoscopy is the sine […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing Success of Rescue Intubation Techniques after Failed Direct Laryngoscopy

Authors: Fu-Shan Xue, M.D. et al     Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 198-200. To the Editor: In a multicentered, observational study comparing the success rate of commonly used rescue intubation techniques after a failed direct laryngoscopy, Aziz et al.1  showed that video laryngoscopy was associated with a higher success rate of rescue intubation and was more commonly used than […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Happy Fourth of July

We hope our readers have a fabulous Independent Day and celebrate the greatest country ever with your friends, family and loved ones.

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