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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of Risk Factors for Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation During Neonatal and Infant General Anesthesia

Authors: Ilona Razlevice et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(107) An Observational, Prospective Study Background: Cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2c) decrease from baseline greater than 20 % during infant cardiac surgery was associated with postoperative neurologic changes and neurodevelopmental impairment at 1 year of age. So far, there is no sufficient evidence to support the routine monitoring of rSO2c during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Outpatient Multimodal Intravenous Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Day-case Surgery

Authors: Magdalena Serra et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(78) Description of a Three Year Experience Background: The use of elastomeric devices for ambulatory intravenous pain treatment in Major Ambulatory Surgery (MAS) has been described to improve postoperative pain management. The objective of the study was to describe the first 3 years experience of the use of elastomeric devices […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Intubation Creates Feelings of Being in a Vulnerable Situation but Cared for in Safe Hands A Qualitative Study

Authors: Kati Knudsen et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(71) Background: Awake fiberoptic intubation is an alternative procedure for securing the airway and is a recommended option when a difficult airway is expected. The aim of the present study was to describe patient experiences with this procedure. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive design was used and patients were recruited from three […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Music Use During Epidural Catheter Placement on Laboring Parturient Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction

AUTHORS: Drzymalski, Dan M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 2 – p 542–547 BACKGROUND: Although music is frequently used to promote a relaxing environment during labor and delivery, the effect of its use during the placement of neuraxial techniques is unknown. Our study sought to determine the effects […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Dynamic Ultrasound-Guided Short-Axis Needle Tip Navigation Technique for Facilitating Cannulation of Peripheral Veins in Obese Patients

Authors: Ueda, Kenichi MD, PhD; Hussey, Patrick BA Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 831–833 This preliminary observational study evaluated a specific ultrasound technique for venous access. Ultrasound was utilized for navigating a needle and catheter within the vessel lumen after venopuncture. One hundred adult obese surgical patients without […]

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