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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Fla. physician gets 25 years in prison for 3 overdose deaths

A federal judge sentenced a 76-year-old physician to 25 years in prison for the deaths of three patients who overdosed on pain medications he prescribed, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The physician, Edward Neil Feldman, and his 66-year-old wife and office manager, Kim Feldman, were convicted during a February trial of financial conspiracy and of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Consent for Anesthesia Clinical Trials on the Day of Surgery: Patient Attitudes and Perceptions

Authors: Glenn S. Murphy, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 6 2016, Vol.124, 1246-1255. Background: Opportunities for anesthesia research investigators to obtain consent for clinical trials are often restricted to the day of surgery, which may limit the ability of subjects to freely decide about research participation. The aim of this study was to determine whether subjects providing same-day […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of Fentanyl on Hepatic Mitochondrial Function

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 13, 2016 AUTHORS: Djafarzadeh, Siamak PhD et al BACKGROUND: Remifentanil interferes with hepatic mitochondrial function. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether hepatic mitochondrial function is affected by fentanyl, a more widely used opioid than remifentanil. METHODS: Human hepatoma HepG2 cells were exposed to fentanyl or pretreated with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Intrathecal Morphine Dose on Outcomes After Elective Cesarean Delivery: A Meta-Analysis

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 13, 2016 AUTHORS: Sultan, Pervez MBChB, FRCA et al BACKGROUND: The intrathecal morphine dose achieving optimal analgesia for cesarean delivery while minimizing side effects has not yet been deduced. In this meta-analysis, our objective was to determine whether low- or high-dose intrathecal morphine provides acceptable duration and intensity of analgesia with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Pharmacokinetics of Atomized Lidocaine Administered via the Trachea: A Randomized Trial

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 15, 2016 AUTHORS: Takaenoki, Yumiko MD et al BACKGROUND: Under emergent conditions, endotracheal drug administration may be an effective method of delivering emergency drugs. A common technique is to administer these drugs using a nonatomized spray. Atomized drug delivery may be an attractive alternative to nonatomized delivery because atomized particles are […]

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