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Uncategorized Published - 30 November, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Simple Instruction Sheet Helps Patients Correctly Take Regular Medications Before Surgery

Patients may be more likely to take their regularly prescribed medications for chronic conditions correctly before surgery when provided a simple instruction sheet, according to a study presented at Anesthesiology 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Taking medication correctly before surgery can improve patient safety and comfort, and reduce day-of-surgery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 November, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Easing Labour Pain May Help Reduce Postpartum Depression in Some Women

Epidural anaesthesia may do more than relieve pain during labour; in some women it may decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression, suggests a preliminary study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). “Labour pain matters more than just for the birth experience,” said Grace Lim, MD, Magee Women’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 November, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Association Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Back or Leg Pain in Patients With Spinal Conditions: Results from the Genodisc Study

Authors: Segar A et al Genodisc Consortium ; Spine 41 (20), E1237-E1243 (Oct 2016) STUDY DESIGN A prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between obesity, quantified by body mass index (BMI), and both back and leg pain in spinal patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Obesity and back […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 November, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Assertiveness Training Can Up Likelihood of Crisis Intervention

You’re in the operating room, with a resident beside you, and your clinical decisions are harming the patient. Does your resident have the wherewithal to stand up to you and intervene? While the answer seems to be a resounding no, a study by a multicenter Canadian research team offers hope. The investigation showed that a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 November, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Risk for Peri-op Complications In Peds Stratified by ASA Physical Status

Pediatric patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of at least III are at risk for postoperative complications and mechanical ventilation, even when undergoing low-risk procedures, researchers have concluded. Identifying these patients will go a long way toward ensuring they receive targeted preventive interventions, particularly with respect to pulmonary and nutritional […]

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