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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous adductor canal block versus continuous femoral nerve block after total knee arthroplasty for mobilisation capability and pain treatment: a randomised and blinded clinical trial

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Mar;136(3):397-406. AUTHORS: Wiesmann T et al INTRODUCTION: Continuous femoral nerve blocks for total knee arthroplasty can cause motor weakness of the quadriceps muscle and thus prevent early mobilisation. Perioperative falls may result as an iatrogenic complication. In this randomised and blinded trial, we tested the hypothesis that a continuous adductor canal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial Studying the Role of Dexamethasone in Scalp Nerve Blocks for Supratentorial Craniotomy

J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2016 Jan AUTHORS: Jose R et al BACKGROUND: The aim of this double-blinded randomized control study was to examine the role of the steroid dexamethasone as an adjuvant to lignocaine and ropivacaine in scalp nerve blocks in adults undergoing supratentorial craniotomy under general anesthesia. We compared the intraoperative anesthetic and postoperative analgesic requirement […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome

BMC Pulm Med. 2015;15(105) Authors: Shaoyong Xu et al Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated episodes of obstruction of the upper airway. Numerous studies have indicated a relationship between OSA and metabolic syndrome (MS), but the results remain debatable. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between OSA […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Taking a Chance or Playing It Safe: Reframing Risk Assessment Within the Surgeon’s Comfort Zone

Annals of Surgery. 2015;262(2):253-259. Authors: Nathan R. Zilbert, MD et al Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore how risk is perceived and experienced by the surgeon and how risk is actively managed in individual practice. Background: Risk in surgery has been examined from system-wide and personality perspectives. Although these are important, little is known about […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Inotropes and Vasopressors on Mortality

A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials Br J Anaesth. 2015;115(5):656-675. Authors: A. Belletti et al Background: Inotropes and vasopressors are frequently administered to critically ill patients in order to improve haemodynamic function and restore adequate organ perfusion. However, some studies have suggested a possible association between inotrope administration and increased mortality. We therefore performed a meta-analysis of […]

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