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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized, Controlled, Observer-Blinded Trial

Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 488–492 AUTHORS: Ghisi, Daniela MD et al BACKGROUND: In this randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study, we evaluated analgesia provided by transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block after elective total laparoscopic hysterectomy in terms of reduced postoperative morphine consumption as the primary end point. METHODS: […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and the Change of Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation in Elderly Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 436–444 AUTHORS: Kim, Jeongmin MD, PhD et al BACKGROUND: In this study, we examined the relationship between postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and intraoperative regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. METHODS: We enrolled 87 patients older than 65 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Association Between Preoperative Frailty and Postoperative Delirium After Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 430–435 AUTHORS: Brown, Charles H. IV MD, MHS et al Delirium is common after cardiac surgery, and preoperative identification of high-risk patients could guide prevention strategies. We prospectively measured frailty in 55 patients before cardiac surgery and assessed postoperative delirium using a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of On-Bypass Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Severe Postoperative Morbidity or Mortality in Children

Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 420–429 AUTHORS: Willems, Ariane MD, MSci Biomed, PhD et al BACKGROUND: Children undergoing cardiac surgery are frequently exposed to red blood cell (RBC) transfusions mainly in the case of hemorrhage or low oxygen transport. However, in this population, RBCs are sometimes added […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management of 65 Cases of Ex Utero Intrapartum Therapy: A 13-Year Single-Center Experience

Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2016 – Volume 123 – Issue 2 – p 411–417 AUTHORS: Lin, Elaina E. MD et The anesthetic management for open fetal surgery has been described, but many therapeutic tenets have not been supported with data. We present data on the anesthetic management and outcomes of 65 patients undergoing ex utero […]

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