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Uncategorized Published - 22 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Fat-to-Bone Ratio Promising New Measure of Obesity

A radiology-based measure of obesity more closely aligns with comorbidity risks than body mass index (BMI), according to a large retrospective study. “BMI is a flawed measurement of obesity” because body shape and fat distribution can modify risk for related adverse health outcomes, said Albert Roh, MD, from the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. “We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Nitrous Oxide in Modern Anaesthetic Practice

Authors: SM Brown FRCA; JR Sneyd FRCA BJA Education. 2016;16(3):87-91. Introduction Nitrous oxide (N2O) was first isolated by Joseph Priestly in 1772 and subsequently recognized for its analgesic properties by Humphrey Davy in 1799. Davy has actually invented a new pleasure, for which language has no name. Oh Tom! I am going for more this evening; […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 June, 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

Anesthesiology 7 2016, Vol.125, 46-61 Authors: Frédérique Hovaguimian, M.D. et al 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 MEDLINE, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Falls and Their Association with Functional Dependence and Quality of Life

Anesthesiology published on 6 2016 Authors: Vanessa L. Kronzer, B.A. et al Background: No study has rigorously explored the characteristics of surgical patients with recent preoperative falls. Our objective was to describe the essential features of preoperative falls and determine whether they are associated with preoperative functional dependence and poor quality of life. Methods: This was an observational […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Catheterization: Evidence and Practice

By Carly C. Barron, MSc; Andre Y. Denault, PhD, ABIM-CCM; and Manoj M. Lalu MD, PhD Central venous catheterization is a common procedure with more than 5 million central venous catheters (CVC) implanted each year in the United States.1,2 Approximately 8% of hospitalized patients require central venous access during the course of their hospital stay.2 Appropriate […]

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