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Uncategorized Published - 17 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Hypotension During Bypass Increases Adverse Effects

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have found that hypotension during cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with postoperative cardiovascular accidents, such as stroke. The researchers also found evidence of a dose–response relationship with increasing severity and duration of hypotension. “Although the etiology of stroke is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Protocol Lacking for Post-op Delirium

While 70% of anesthesiologists say they “frequently” or “occasionally” encounter postoperative delirium in their practices, more than three-fourths (77%) lack a process to screen for at-risk patients. A survey of nearly 300 anesthesiologists revealed that postoperative delirium is extraordinarily common worldwide, with 95% of respondents reporting they have had such a patient. However, 60% said […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Labor or Cesarean for Superobese Women?

Rates of severe maternal and neonatal morbidity were similar among superobese women undergoing primary cesarean delivery versus a trial of labor, most often ending in vaginal delivery. Researchers say a prospective clinical trial is needed to determine whether one method of birth is superior to the other in mothers who are superobese. According to Alexander […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Arrest in the Postanesthesia Care Unit, Rare but Preventable: Analysis of Data From Wake Up Safe, The Pediatric Anesthesia Quality Improvement Initiative

AUTHORS: Christensen, Robert E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 4 – p 1231–1236 BACKGROUND: Nearly 20% of anesthesia-related pediatric cardiac arrests (CAs) occur during emergence or recovery. The aims of this case series were to use the Wake Up Safe database to describe the following: (1) the nature […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Protocol Lacking for Post-op Delirium

While 70% of anesthesiologists say they “frequently” or “occasionally” encounter postoperative delirium in their practices, more than three-fourths (77%) lack a process to screen for at-risk patients. A survey of nearly 300 anesthesiologists revealed that postoperative delirium is extraordinarily common worldwide, with 95% of respondents reporting they have had such a patient. However, 60% said […]

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