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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Convergent Validity of Three Methods for Measuring Postoperative Complications

Authors: Bradley A. Fritz, M.D. et al          Anesthesiology 6 2016, Vol.124, 1265-1276. Background: Anesthesiologists need tools to accurately track postoperative outcomes. The accuracy of patient report in identifying a wide variety of postoperative complications after diverse surgical procedures has not previously been investigated. Methods: In this cohort study, 1,578 adult surgical patients completed a survey at least […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
FDA: Migraine Patch Could Cause Serious Burns and Scars

Patients using the sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal patch (Zecuity) to treat migraines could be burned or permanently scarred, warns the FDA. The agency says it has received a “large number” of reports of skin reactions associated with the patch since it went on the market in September 2015. The patch — battery-powered and wrapped around the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Epiglottitis: It Hasn’t Gone Away

Authors: J. Lance Lichtor, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 6 2016, Vol.124, 1404-1407. Due to the potentially unforgiving nature of epiglottitis and supraglottitis, the clinician should have a firm understanding of the presentation, work up, and management of a patient presenting with worrisome symptoms. George Washington, the United States’ first president, 2 yr after leaving office on […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Volatile Anesthetics on Mortality and Postoperative Pulmonary and Other Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Christopher Uhlig, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 6 2016, Vol.124, 1230-1245. Background: It is not known whether modern volatile anesthetics are associated with less mortality and postoperative pulmonary or other complications in patients undergoing general anesthesia for surgery. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted for randomized controlled trials fulfilling following criteria: (1) population: adult patients undergoing general […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
FDA Approves Implant to Treat Opioid Dependence

The FDA has approved a buprenorphine implant as a maintenance treatment for opioid dependence. Probuphine, made up of four inch-long rods placed subdermally on the inside of the upper arm, is designed to deliver a steady dose of buprenorphine over a 6-month period. The implant is approved for patients who are already on low-to-moderate doses […]

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