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Uncategorized Published - 25 September, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Etiology and Outcome of Non-traumatic Coma in Critical Care

BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(65) Authors: Marlene WB Horsting et al Background Non-traumatic coma (NTC) is a serious condition requiring swift medical or surgical decision making upon arrival at the emergency department. Knowledge of the most frequent etiologies of NTC and associated mortality might improve the management of these patients. Here, we present the results of a systematic literature […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 September, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Appropriate Sevoflurane Concentration to Stabilize Autonomic Activity During Intubation With Rocuronium in Infants

BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(64) Authors: Hiroshi Hanamoto et al Background In infants, sevoflurane is commonly used for induction of anesthesia, following which a muscle relaxant is administered to facilitate tracheal intubation. When rocuronium is used as the muscle relaxant, intubation may be performed before reaching an adequate depth of anesthesia because of its rapid onset. The purpose of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 September, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Effectiveness of Low-Dose Desmopressin in Improving Hypothermia-Induced Impairment of Primary Haemostasis Under Influence of Aspirin

BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15(80) Authors: Pui Yee Tsui et al Background: Mild hypothermia (34–35 °C) increases perioperative blood loss. Our previous studies showed that desmopressin could have in vitro beneficial effects on hypothermia-induced primary haemostasis impairment. In this study, we investigate the in vitro effects of desmopressin on hypothermia-induced primary haemostasis impairment under the influence of aspirin in healthy volunteers. Methods: Sixty healthy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 September, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Optimal Nerve Block for Knee Replacement Surgery

Anesthesiology. 2015;123:444-456 Authors: Machi AT, et al Discharge Readiness After Tricompartment Knee Arthroplasty: Adductor Canal Versus Femoral Continuous Nerve Blocks—A Dual-Center, Randomized Trial Study Summary This prospective randomized trial studied patients undergoing primary, unilateral knee arthroplasty to determine whether using a catheter to deliver a continuous adductor canal block reduced the interval until a patient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 September, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Operating Room Music May Hamper Communication

Music played during surgery can interfere with team communication, yet it is seldom recognized as a potential safety hazard, according to the authors of a study published in the August Journal of Advanced Nursing. Sharon-Marie Weldon, RN, senior research officer/nurse from the Department of Cancer and Surgery, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, and colleagues studied video […]

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