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Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Pausing With the Gauze: Inhibition of Temporary Pacemakers by Radiofrequency Scan During Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 5 – p 1143–1148 AUTHORS: Williams, Matthew R. MD et al BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency identification (RFID) detection systems are used to detect retained surgical sponges and may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI), altering intended function of cardiac pacing systems. Three pediatric patients requiring temporary pacing for postoperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
New Evidence Against Restricting Physical Activity After Concussion

By John D. Cowden, MD, MPH Dr. Cowden is an associate editor with NEJM Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, from which this story was adapted. Full coverage is available at the link below. Engaging in physical activity early after concussion is associated with a lower rate of persistent symptoms in children, according to a JAMA study. Researchers […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of Connected Consciousness after Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective, International, Multicenter Cohort Study of the Isolated Forearm Technique

Authors: Robert D. Sanders, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.C.A. et al         Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016. Background: The isolated forearm technique allows assessment of consciousness of the external world (connected consciousness) through a verbal command to move the hand (of a tourniquet-isolated arm) during intended general anesthesia. Previous isolated forearm technique data suggest that the incidence of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Population-based Cohort Study of Outcomes and Resource Utilization

Authors: Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C. et al       Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016. Background: Although peripheral nerve blocks decrease pain after total knee arthroplasty, the population-level impact of nerve blocks on arthroplasty resource utilization is unknown. Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study using linked administrative data from Ontario, Canada. We identified all adults having […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Bacteria Found in Gum Disease Linked to RA

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans may trigger inflammation in both patients with periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. By Nikki Kean A bacteria that causes gum disease may also hold the key to triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In a new report, investigators at Johns Hopkins say the common denominator in periodontal disease and in many people with RA is Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.1 An infection […]

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