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Uncategorized Published - 12 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Crossover Study Comparing Cervical Spine Motion During Intubation Between Two Lightwand Intubation Techniques in Patients With Simulated Cervical Immobilization: Laryngoscope-Assisted Versus Conventional Lightwand Intubation.

AUTHORS: Kim, Tae Kyong MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 24, 2017 BACKGROUND: In patients with cervical immobilization, jaw thrust can cause cervical spine movement. Concurrent use of a laryngoscope may facilitate lightwand intubation, allowing midline placement and free movement of the lightwand in the oral cavity without jaw thrust. We compared the effects of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 June, 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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Uncategorized Published - 12 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Inadequate Ventilation Reduced With Respiratory Monitoring Device

A bioimpedance respiratory monitor seems to be carving out a niche for itself in perioperative monitoring. A group of Texas researchers has found that this novel technology (ExSpiron, Respiratory Motion Inc.) allows clinicians to adjust total IV anesthesia (TIVA) to minute ventilation in outpatient GI procedures, thereby preventing potential episodes of inadequate ventilation. “Death or […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Failed Attempts at Intubation Associated With More Adverse Events

Failure to achieve first-attempt success during intubation using a video laryngoscope is associated with higher odds of adverse events in the ICU, according to a recent study. First-attempt success should be the goal of emergency airway management, regardless of location or device used, the researchers said. “First-attempt success isn’t a patient-centered outcome, but it is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Superior To IV Opioids for Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures

Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia appears to be the superior treatment for supracondylar fractures in the pediatric population when compared with IV opioids. According to a recent pediatric study, regional anesthesia for closed reduction and percutaneous pinning demonstrated superior pain scores throughout hospitalization and at home when compared with standard therapy. The authors also reported decreased opioid […]

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