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Uncategorized Published - 18 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Lumbar Total Disc Replacement for Discogenic Low Back Pain

Two-Year Outcomes of the ActivL Multicenter Randomized Controlled IDE Clinical Trial Authors: Rolando Garcia Jr., MD, MPH et al Spine. 2015;40(24):1873-1881. Study Design. A prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, investigational device exemption (IDE) noninferiority trial. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparative safety and effectiveness of lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) in the treatment of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Local Anesthetic Concentration, Dose and Volume on the Duration of Single-Injection Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block With Mepivacaine

A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Maaike G. E. Fenten et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(130) Background: In what way volume, concentration and dose affect block duration is controversial. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of dose, volume and concentration of mepivacaine on the duration of sensory and motor blockade in ultrasound-guided single shot […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Assisted Mechanical Ventilation: The Future is Now!

  Authors: Robert M Kacmarek et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(110) Abstract Assisted ventilation is a highly complex process that requires an intimate interaction between the ventilator and the patient. The complexity of this form of ventilation is frequently underappreciated by the bedside clinician. In assisted mechanical ventilation, regardless of the specific mode, the ventilator’s gas delivery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Dexamethasone Versus Ondansetron in the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery

A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Authors: Xian-Xue Wang et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(118) Background: Dexamethasone is an antiemetic alternative to ondansetron. We aimed to compare the effects of dexamethasone and ondansetron in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Medline and Cochrane Library (from inception to July 2014) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Cerebral Oxygen Saturation After Multiple Perioperative Influential Factors Predicts the Occurrence of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction

Authors: Cheng Ni et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(156) Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a frequent complication in elderly patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery, but its etiology is still unclear. Cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO2) represents the balance of cerebral oxygen supply and demand. The aim of present study was to evaluate the relationship between perioperative ScO2 and POCD, […]

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