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Uncategorized Published - 24 May, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Candidate Kidney Protective Strategies for Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Authors: David R. McIlroy, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2024, Vol. 140, 1111–1125. Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common after major abdominal surgery. Selection of candidate kidney protective strategies for testing in large trials should be based on robust preliminary evidence. Methods A secondary analysis of the Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy in Major Abdominal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 May, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Variation in Hospital Neuraxial Labor Analgesia Rates in California

Authors: Pooja Parameshwar, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2024, Vol. 140, 1098–1110. Background Neuraxial analgesia provides effective pain relief during labor. However, it is unclear whether neuraxial analgesia prevalence differs across U.S. hospitals. The aim of this study was to assess hospital variation in neuraxial analgesia prevalence in California. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed birthing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 May, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Reversal of Propofol-induced Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response by BK-channel Blocker ENA-001

Authors: Simone C. Jansen, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2024, Vol. 140, 1076–1087. Background The use of anesthetics may result in depression of the hypoxic ventilatory response. Since there are no receptor-specific antagonists for most anesthetics, there is the need for agnostic respiratory stimulants that increase respiratory drive irrespective of its cause. The authors tested whether […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 May, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Progressing What’s Possible in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

Author: David A. Provenzano, MD ASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, e4–e5. With a mission to advance the science and practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine to improve patient outcomes, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) is always looking at innovative, new ways to progress what’s possible. From new […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Does Propofol Improve Polyp Detection during Colonoscopy?

Authors: Douglas A. Colquhoun, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. et al  Anesthesiology June 2024, Vol. 140, 1062–1064. “Despite these limitations, this study still calls attention to the importance of preserving access to routine propofol use in patients undergoing screening and surveillance colonoscopy.” In this month’s issue of Anesthesiology, Quaye et al. report findings of their investigation into differences […]

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