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Uncategorized Published - 15 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Targeting Oliguria Reversal in Goal-Directed Hemodynamic Management Does Not Reduce Renal Dysfunction in Perioperative and Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 1 – p 173–185 Egal, Mohamud MD et al BACKGROUND: We investigated whether resuscitation protocols to achieve and maintain urine output above a predefined threshold—including oliguria reversal as a target––prevent acute renal failure (ARF). METHODS: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using studies found […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Prophylactic Ondansetron for the Prevention of Intrathecal Fentanyl- or Sufentanil-Mediated Pruritus: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Anesthesia & Analgesia:  October 26, 2015 Prin, Meghan MD et al BACKGROUND: Pruritus is a common side effect of intrathecal fentanyl or sufentanil that decreases patient satisfaction and may delay hospital discharge. There are conflicting reports about the efficacy of prophylactic ondansetron in reducing the incidence of pruritus. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Forced-Air Warming During Pediatric Surgery: A Randomized Comparison of a Compressible with a Noncompressible Warming System

Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 1 – p 219–225 Triffterer, Lydia MD et al BACKGROUND: Perioperative hypothermia is a common problem, challenging the anesthesiologist and influencing patient outcome. Efficient and safe perioperative active warming is therefore paramount; yet, it can be particularly challenging in pediatric patients. Forced-air warming technology is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Tramadol Effective for Pain, Does Not Affect Diagnosis in Suspected Appendicitis

The opioid tramadol is an effective analgesic for patients with clinically suspected acute appendicitis, according to the results of a prospective study presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). “Tramadol…can provide significant reduction in abdominal pain and tenderness without altering the diagnostic confidence of the surgeon…in patients with suspected […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Avoid Sedatives and Opioids for Treating Low Back

Authors: Friedman BW et al.  JAMA 2015 Oct 20. Neither cyclobenzaprine nor opioids are helpful as adjuncts to naproxen therapy for low back pain. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is viewed as having “muscle relaxant” properties, even though it has no effect on motor neurons or skeletal muscle. Opioids act at the mu receptor […]

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