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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Hemodynamics of Phenylephrine Infusion Versus Lower Extremity Compression During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 4 – p 1120–1129 AUTHORS: Kuhn, Jana Christine MD et al BACKGROUND: Phenylephrine infusion is the current first-line choice for prevention of spinal hypotension during cesarean delivery. The optimal dosage regimen is still undetermined. A mechanical alternative, lower limb wrapping, has been examined in a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Increased Intraoperative Fluid Administration Is Associated with Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 4 – p 1081–1088 AUTHORS: Geube, Mariya A. MD et al BACKGROUND: Severe primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a major cause of early morbidity and mortality in patients after lung transplantation. The etiology and pathophysiology of PGD is not fully characterized and whether intraoperative fluid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Multimodal Analgesic Techniques in Patients Predicted to Have Severe Pain After Cesarean Delivery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 4 – p 1114–1119 AUTHORS: Booth, Jessica L. MD et al BACKGROUND: Improved pain control after cesarean delivery remains a challenging objective. Poorly treated acute pain following delivery is associated with an increased risk of chronic pain and depression. This study was conducted to determine […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Advanced Monitoring Is Associated with Fewer Alarm Events During Planned Moderate Procedure-Related Sedation: A 2-Part Pilot Trial

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 4 – p 1070–1078 AUTHORS: Applegate, Richard L. II MD et al BACKGROUND: Diagnostic and interventional procedures are often facilitated by moderate procedure-related sedation. Many studies support the overall safety of this sedation; however, adverse cardiovascular and respiratory events are reported in up to 70% […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
An Evaluation of Induced Failure Modes in the Belmont® Rapid Infuser

Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 4 – p 1062–1069 AUTHORS: Boyer, Richard B. PhD et al BACKGROUND: Rapid infusers are vital tools during massive hemorrhage and resuscitation. Sporadic reports of overheating and shutdown of the Belmont® Rapid Infuser, a commonly used system, have been attributed to 1-sided clot blockage of […]

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