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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Fibrinolysis as a Causative Mechanism for Bleeding Complications on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Authors: Julie Helms, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 75–86. Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with a high risk of bleeding complications. The specific impact of ECMO on fibrinolysis remains unexplored. The objective of the current pilot observational prospective study was to investigate the longitudinal dynamics of fibrinolytic markers—i.e., changes over […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Science, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist

The central renin-angiotensin system: A genetic pathway, functional decoding, and selective target engagement characterization in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2306936121. PMID: 38349873. Author: Charles Emala, M.D. Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The peripheral renin angiotensin system (RAS) is a well-characterized hormonal system classically understood to regulate cardiovascular and renal functions, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Increasing Sweep Gas Flow Reduces Respiratory Drive and Dyspnea in Nonintubated Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

Authors: Côme Bureau, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology July 2024, Vol. 141, 87–99. Background Data on assessment and management of dyspnea in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock are lacking. The hypothesis was that increasing sweep gas flow through the venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator may decrease dyspnea in nonintubated venoarterial ECMO patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Thinking Beyond the OR: Preventing Delirium

Authors: Ashish Agrawal, MD et al  ASA Monitor October 2023, Vol. 87, 35. Delirium is likely the most well-known perioperative cognitive disorder. Delirium, an acute and fluctuating alteration in the level of consciousness and attention, has significant consequences for patients, families, and the health care system. The incidence of delirium is associated with increased mortality, cognitive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Prospects for pain medicine in 4 elements

Author: Carly Behm Becker’s Spine Review Pain medicine and spine care can work in tandem, and their success will involve four key elements, according to one spine surgeon. “Pain medicine is navigating an era of unprecedented progress, and one of the key driving forces behind this evolution is the collaborative relationship between pain specialists and […]

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