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Uncategorized Published - 20 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Electronically Mediated Time-out Initiative to Reduce the Incidence of Wrong Surgery: An Interventional Observational Study

Anesthesiology published on 6 2016 Authors: Brian S. Rothman, M.D. et al Background: “Wrong surgery” is defined as wrong site, wrong operation, or wrong patient, with estimated incidence up to 1 per 5,000 cases. Responding to national attention on wrong surgery, our objective was to create a care redesign intervention to minimize the rate of wrong surgery. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Rapid Infusion of Hydroxyethyl Starch 70/0.5 but not Acetate Ringer’s Solution Decreases the Plasma Concentration of Propofol during Target-controlled Infusion

Anesthesiology published on 6 2016 Authors: Sayako Itakura, M.D. et al      Background: Rapid fluid infusion resulting in increased hepatic blood flow may decrease the propofol plasma concentration (Cp) because propofol is a high hepatic extraction drug. The authors investigated the effects of rapid colloid and crystalloid infusions on the propofol Cp during target-controlled infusion. Methods: Thirty-six […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Emergency Cricothyrotomy Performed by Surgical Airway–naive Medical Personnel: A Randomized Crossover Study in Cadavers Comparing Three Commonly Used Techniques

Anesthesiology published on 6 2016 Authors: Frédéric Heymans, M.D. et al Background: When conventional approaches to obtain effective ventilation and return of effective spontaneous breathing fail, surgical airway is the last rescue option. Most physicians have a limited lifetime experience with cricothyrotomy, and it is unclear what method should be taught for this lifesaving procedure. The aim […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Three combinations of manual therapy techniques within naprapathy in the treatment of neck and/or back pain: a randomized controlled trial

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016; 17: 176. Authors: Kari Paanalahti et al Background Manual therapy as spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization, stretching and massage are common treatment methods for neck and back pain. The objective was to compare the treatment effect on pain intensity, pain related disability and perceived recovery from a) naprapathic manual therapy (spinal manipulation, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Severe Anemia Linked to Increased Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Among VLBW Infants

Severe anemia significantly increases the rate of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in infants with very low-birth-weight (VLBW), new research shows. Ravi M. Patel, MD, MSc, and his team of researchers at Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, studied the potential relationship between NEC and VLBW infants who had red blood cell transfusions and severe anemia. […]

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