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Uncategorized Published - 10 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Use of the Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index (IJVCI) for the Prediction of Postspinal Hypotension in Geriatric Patients Posted for Lower Limb Surgeries

Authors: Kaur K, Sara H, Duggal G, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76824. January 2025 Background and aims Hypotension is a recognized consequence of subarachnoid block (SAB). Sonographic measurements of inferior vena cava (IVC) index have been explored to assess intravascular volume. Internal jugular vein (IJV) assessment as a surrogate has been used in pregnant patients, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Its Quantification by Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion on Transthoracic Echocardiography

Authors: Satapathy H, Ahmed A, Joshi S A, et al. Cureus 17(1): e76868. January 2025 Background Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a typical complication of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in ARDS. Thus, evaluation of RV function is a crucial component of ARDS patient management. The present […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Preoperative Anemia and Cognitive Function in a Large Cohort Study of Older Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery

AUTHORS: Howell, Keith MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(1):p 14-23, January 2025. BACKGROUND: The etiology of anemia has tremendous overlap with the disease states responsible for cognitive decline. We used data from a perioperative database of older adults undergoing elective surgery with anesthesia to (1) examine relationships among preoperative anemia blood markers, preoperative screeners of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Curriculum Development for the South African Essential Steps in Managing Obstetric Emergencies (ESMOE) Anesthesiology Training Module

AUTHORS: Kuün, Engela FCA(SA); Spijkerman, Sandra FCA(SA) Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(6):p 1181-1189, December 2024. BACKGROUND: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) for 2030 aims at <70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. South Africa (SA) falls short of this goal and most deaths occur in district and regional hospitals. Due to low anesthesiologist (specialist […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
High Neuraxial Block in Obstetrics: A 2.5-Year Nationwide Surveillance Approach in the Netherlands

AUTHORS: Beenakkers, Ingrid C. M. MD et al   Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(6):p 1165-1169, December 2024. BACKGROUND: High neuraxial block is a rare but serious adverse event in obstetric anesthesia that can ultimately lead to respiratory insufficiency and cardiac arrest. Previous reports on its incidence are limited to populations in the United Kingdom and the United States. […]

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