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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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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Management of Severe Bleeding in Patients Treated with Direct Oral Anticoagulants: An Observational Registry Analysis

Authors: Pierre Albaladejo, M.D., Ph.D. et al     Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 111-120. Background: The use of prothrombin complex concentrates and the role of plasma concentration of anticoagulants in the management of bleeding in patients treated with direct oral anticoagulants are still debated. Our aim was to describe management strategies and outcomes of severe bleeding events in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Examining the Impact of Incident Postoperative Delirium on Mortality

Authors: Gavin M. Hamilton, M.D., M.Sc. et al      Anesthesiology 7 2017, Vol.127, 78-88. Background: Delirium is an acute and reversible geriatric syndrome that represents a decompensation of cerebral function. Delirium is associated with adverse postoperative outcomes, but controversy exists regarding whether delirium is an independent predictor of mortality. Thus, we assessed the association between incident postoperative […]

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