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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Epidurals: A Life-Saving Measure in Trauma Care

By Thomas G. Ciccone Interview with Michael M. Bottros, MD The importance of incorporating alternative treatment modalities received a great deal of focus during the conference, especially with regard to treating acute pain in the emergency care setting. Epidural local anesthetics are one such example of an alternative modality clinicians have found useful. Epidurals have the potential […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Duloxetine More Effective at Treating Neuropathic Pain

By Thomas G. Ciccone Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) typically are considered first-line treatments for neuropathic pain.1 Duloxetine and venlafaxine are 2 selective SNRIs considered appropriate for neuropathic pain patients, although new data suggest duloxetine may be a superior option to venlafaxine. A new study conducted by researchers based out of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Murfreesboro, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Neural Correlates of Sevoflurane-induced Unconsciousness Identified by Simultaneous Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Electroencephalography

Authors: Andreas Ranft, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 11 2016, Vol.125, 861-872. Background: The neural correlates of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness have yet to be fully elucidated. Sedative and anesthetic states induced by propofol have been studied extensively, consistently revealing a decrease of frontoparietal and thalamocortical connectivity. There is, however, less understanding of the effects of halogenated ethers on functional […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Rapid Occurrence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients Experiencing Reversible Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery

Authors: David Legouis, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on October 20, 2016 Background: There is recent evidence to show that patients suffering from acute kidney injury are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease despite the fact that surviving tubular epithelial cells have the capacity to fully regenerate renal tubules and restore renal function within days […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
AORN: Evidence Supporting ACS Surgical Attire Guidelines is Lacking

A nursing association takes issue with the American College of Surgeons’ guidelines for clinician attire. A dress code for surgical teams intended to “support professionalism on behalf of patients,” has been met with questions from a nursing group, which says the code lacks rigor. The guidelines on operating room attire issued by the American College of […]

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