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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Women Anesthesiologists in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Pre-COVID Era: A Multinational Demographic Study

AUTHORS: Ki, Bertille K. MD Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(1):p 4-14, July 2024 BACKGROUND: Gender imbalance and poor representation of women complicate the anesthesiology workforce crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study was performed to obtain a better understanding of gender disparity among medical graduates and anesthesiologists in SSA. METHODS: Using a quantitative, participatory, insider research study, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T and Frailty Predict Short-Term Mortality in Patients ≥75 Years Undergoing Emergency Abdominal Surgery

AUTHORS: Aakre, Elin Kismul MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 313-322, August 2024. BACKGROUND: An elevated cardiac troponin concentration is a prognostic factor for perioperative cardiac morbidity and mortality. In elderly patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, frailty is a recognized risk factor, but little is known about the prognostic value of cardiac troponin in these […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Accuracy of the Learning-Curve Cumulative Sum Method in Assessing Brachial Plexus Block Competency

AUTHORS: de Oliveira Filho et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 281-290, August 2024. BACKGROUND: The learning-curve cumulative sum method (LC-CUSUM) and its risk-adjusted form (RA-LC-CUSUM) have been proposed as performance-monitoring methods to assess competency during the learning phase of procedural skills. However, scarce data exist about the method’s accuracy. This study aimed to compare the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of Intraoperative Methadone on Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients

Authors: Azamfirei, Razvan MS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 263-271, August 2024. Inadequate perioperative pain control has deleterious effects on children’s development and can lead to heightened pain experiences and the avoidance of future medical procedures. Reports of perioperative use of methadone in children are increasing, as it has a favorable pharmacodynamic profile; however, the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Global Anesthesia Workforce Survey: Updates and Trends in the Anesthesia Workforce

AUTHORS: Law, Tyler J. MD, MSc, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(1):p 15-24, July 2024. BACKGROUND: There is a large global deficit of anesthesia providers. In 2016, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) conducted a survey to count the number of anesthesia providers worldwide. Much work has taken place since then to strengthen […]

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