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Uncategorized Published - 28 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Use Video Laryngoscopy for Patients in Cervical Spine Precautions

Foulds LT et al., Anaesthesia 2016 Feb 5; In this randomized operating-room study, the McGrath Series 5 video laryngoscope led to better glottic views and fewer intubation failures compared with direct laryngoscopy. Previous studies have shown McGrath video laryngoscopy to be superior to direct laryngoscopy when patients are intubated with manual in-line cervical stabilization and an opened […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
New CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Patients with Chronic Pain

Lee TH., JAMA 2016 Mar 15; Twelve recommendations focus on opioid use for chronic pain not related to cancer or end-of-life care. Background About 20,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2014; 3% to 4% of the U.S. population receive prescriptions for long-term opioid therapy. The CDC has released what is considered to be the first federal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Fibrin Network Changes in Neonates after Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Ashley C. Brown, PhD et al Anesthesiology published on 2 2016 Background: Quantitative and qualitative differences in the hemostatic systems exist between neonates and adults, including the presence of “fetal” fibrinogen, a qualitatively dysfunctional form of fibrinogen that exists until 1 yr of age. The consequences of “fetal” fibrinogen on clot structure in neonates, particularly in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Capnographic Parameters in Ventilated Patients: Correspondence with Airway and Lung Tissue Mechanics

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 29, 2016 AUTHORS: Csorba, Zsofia MD et al BACKGROUND: Although the mechanical status of the lungs affects the shape of the capnogram, the relations between the capnographic parameters and those reflecting the airway and lung tissue mechanics have not been established in mechanically ventilated patients. We, therefore, set out to characterize […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Esmolol Reduces Anesthetic Requirements Thereby Facilitating Early Extubation

A Prospective Controlled Study in Patients Undergoing Intracranial Surgery Authors: Irene Asouhidou et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(172) Background: Adequate cerebral perfusion pressure with quick and smooth emergence from anesthesia is a major concern of the neuroanesthesiologist. Anesthesia techniques that minimize anesthetic requirements and their effects may be beneficial. Esmolol, a short acting hyperselective β-adrenergic blocker is effective […]

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