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Uncategorized Published - 14 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Risks to Patient Privacy from Publishing Data from Clinical Anesthesia Studies

Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 6 – p 2017–2027 Authors: O’Neill, Liam PhD et al From the *Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of North Texas–Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas; †Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; and ‡Department of Computer […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Comparison of Remifentanil Target-Controlled Infusion Versus Dexmedetomidine Single-Dose Administration: A Better Method for Smooth Recovery From General Sevoflurane Anesthesia

American Journal of Therapeutics: May/June 2016 – Volume 23 – Issue 3 – p e690–e696 Authors; Park, Jeong-Soo MD et al Remifentanil target-controlled infusion and dexmedetomidine single-dose administration are known to reduce airway response and hemodynamic stimulation during anesthetic recovery. We compared the effects of 2 drugs on the prevention of cough during emergence. We enrolled […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Simple trick to seat LMAs

Ask the pt to open his/her mouth wide just as you are ready to bolus propofol.  As the jaw slackens just drop the LMA into the still open mouth without touching the teeth or sides of the oral cavity.

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Uncategorized Published - 14 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Restrictive versus Liberal Transfusion Strategy in the Perioperative and Acute Care Settings: A Context-specific Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Authors: Frédérique Hovaguimian, M.D., M.Clin.Res.Meth. et al Anesthesiology 7 2016, Vol.125, 46-61. Background: Blood transfusions are associated with morbidity and mortality. However, restrictive thresholds could harm patients less able to tolerate anemia. Using a context-specific approach (according to patient characteristics and clinical settings), the authors conducted a systematic review to quantify the effects of transfusion strategies. Methods: The authors searched […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Far-Reaching Opioid Bill Goes to Obama for Signature

Opioid-epidemic legislation aimed at helping everyone from pregnant women and infants to veterans and inmates goes to President Barack Obama for his yea or nay after the Senate passed it in a 92-to-2 vote today. The bill, called the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe buprenorphine […]

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