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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Online Cognitive Behavioral Pain Management Course May Benefit Fibromyalgia

Even minor improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms, depression, anxiety, and pain can have a significant impact on the quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Research published in the journal PAIN shows that an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral pain management course significantly improves depression, pain, and fear of pain in patients with fibromyalgia.1 Blake F. Dear, PhD, from Macquarie […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Study Supports Comprehensive Plan for Managing Difficult Airways in Children

A consultation service to plan management of pediatric patients with difficult airways before problems arise is an effective use of resources, according to a recent study. The study described findings from the Pediatric Difficult Airway Program, implemented in two stages in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Block on Surgical Conditions and Postoperative Respiratory Function in Bariatric Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized, Double Blind Clinical Trial

AUTHORS: Baete, Sam MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1469–1475 BACKGROUND: In recent literature, it has been suggested that deep neuromuscular block (NMB) improves surgical conditions during laparoscopy; however, the evidence supporting this statement is limited, and this was not investigated in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Moreover, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Implementation of Preoperative and Postoperative Care Elements of a Perioperative Surgical Home Model on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty or Knee Arthroplasty

AUTHORS: Vetter, Thomas R. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1450–1458 BACKGROUND: The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) seeks to remedy the currently highly fragmented and expensive perioperative care in the United States. The 2 specific aims of this health services research study were to assess […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Intermediate-Acting Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Risk of Postoperative 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality, and Long-term Survival

AUTHORS: Bronsert, Michael R. PhD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1476–1483 BACKGROUND: Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs (NNMBDs) are commonly used as an adjunct to general anesthesia. Residual blockade is common, but its potential adverse effects are incompletely known. This study was designed to assess the […]

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