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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of propofol or desflurane on post-operative spirometry in elderly after knee surgery: a double-blind randomised study

Published in Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 Jul;59(6):788-95. Authors: Kim YS  et al BACKGROUND: Intravenous or volatile agents reduce respiratory function, which can result in respiratory complications in geriatric patients. We hypothesised that there would be no differences in lung function between anaesthesia established using either drug. METHODS: Elderly patients were randomly assigned to receive either propofol […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
FDA Launches Drug Shortages Mobile App

The FDA launched its first free mobile app specifically designed to speed public access to valuable information about drug shortages. The app identifies current drug shortages, resolved shortages and discontinuations of drug products. Drug shortages are a fact of life for hospital pharmacists, and can lead health care professionals to rely on alternative drug products, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Postop Cognition in Elderly Improved With Dexamethasone

One of the main adverse events faced by elderly patients undergoing surgery is postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Yet, according to researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, the incidence of POCD appears to be manageable with the addition of dexamethasone to a general anesthetic regimen, especially one that uses light anesthesia. As reported […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Bedside Transtracheal Ultrasound Accurately Confirms Endotracheal Tube Placement

Authors: Das SK et al., Can J Anaesth 2015 Apr 62:413 In a meta-analysis, transtracheal ultrasound was highly sensitive and specific for detecting tracheal placement during emergency intubation. Transtracheal ultrasound verification of endotracheal intubation. Shows one air-mucosa interface with comet-tail artifact for tracheal intubation and two air-mucosa interfaces with comet-tail artifact or double-track sign for esophageal intubation. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 June, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Multiple Epidural Steroid Injections and Body Mass Index Linked With Occurrence of Epidural Lipomatosis A Case Series

Authors: Rafael Jaimes et al Published in BMC Anesthesiol. 2014;14(70) Background Epidural lipomatosis (EL) is an increase of adipose tissue, normally occurring in the epidural space, sufficient to distort the thecal sac and compress neural elements. There is a lack of knowledge of risk factors, impact on patient’s symptoms, and its possible association with epidural steroid injections. […]

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