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Uncategorized Published - 7 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Surgical Cricothyrotomy, Rather than Percutaneous Cricothyrotomy, in “Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate” Situation

Author: Takashi Asai, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology 8 2016, Vol.125, 269-271. CRICOTHYROTOMY (except for surgical tracheostomy) is regarded as the last resort in a situation of “cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate” after induction of general anesthesia,1–3  and thus, we should always be prepared to perform this task reliably in such a dire situation. Cricothyrotomy can be performed either surgically […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
A Population-based Study Evaluating the Association between Surgery in Early Life and Child Development at Primary School Entry

Authors: James D. O’Leary, M.D. et al Anesthetic Neurotoxicity Meets Big Data: Reasons to Be Cheerful? Anesthesiology 8 2016, Vol.125, 272-279 Background: It is unclear whether exposure to surgery in early life has long-term adverse effects on child development. The authors aimed to investigate whether surgery in early childhood is associated with adverse effects on child development […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery Is an Independent Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Ashraf Fayad, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E. et al Anesthesiology 7 2016, Vol.125, 72-91. Background: The prognostic value of perioperative diastolic dysfunction (PDD) in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery remains uncertain, and the current guidelines do not recognize PDD as a perioperative risk factor. This systematic review aimed to investigate whether existing evidence supports PDD as an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Preliminary Intraoperative Validation of the Nociception Level Index: A Noninvasive Nociception Monitor

Authors: Ruth Edry, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 7 2016, Vol.125, 193-203. Background: The nociception level (NoL) index is an index of nociception based on nonlinear combination of heart rate, heart rate variability, photoplethysmograph wave amplitude, skin conductance, skin conductance fluctuations, and their time derivatives. The authors evaluated the abilities of the NoL index and other measures of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Guidelines for Imaging and Transfusion in Trauma

Authors: Glen J et al., BMJ 2016 Jun 22; 353:i3051 Early, whole-body computed tomography is emphasized; crystalloid is discouraged. Sponsoring Organization: U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Target Population: Emergency physicians, surgeons, and other clinicians who care for patients with trauma Background and Objective An expert panel commissioned by the U.K.’s National Health Service reported recommendations […]

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