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Uncategorized Published - 24 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Preoperative Cognitive Impairment

AUTHORS: Au, Emily BSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(6):p 1016-1028, June 2023. BACKGROUND: Older patients with preoperative cognitive impairment are at risk for increased postoperative complications after noncardiac surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the association between preoperative cognitive impairment and dementia and postoperative outcomes in older surgical patients after cardiac surgery. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange Augments Oxygenation in Children With Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis During Surgery

AUTHORS: Lei, Guiyu MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(3):p 578-586, September 2023. BACKGROUND: Evidence is lacking regarding the efficacy of transnasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) in tubeless anesthesia, especially in pediatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the use of THRIVE for juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (JORRP) patients. METHODS: Twenty-eight children aged […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Examining Subjective Psychological Experiences of Postoperative Delirium in Older Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Cohen, Caitlin L. BPsych (Hons) et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(6):p 1174-1181, June 2023. BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute syndrome including inattention and impaired cognition that affects approximately 42% of older cardiac surgical patients. POD is linked to adverse outcomes including morbidity, mortality, and further cognitive decline. Less is known about the subjective […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: New ABN Form

The Office of Management and Budget approved the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (Form CMS-R-131) for renewal. This renewed form expires January 31, 2026.  The expiration date is the only change to the form. You may use the renewed form now, but you must use it beginning June 30, 2023, when the previous version expires.

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Uncategorized Published - 23 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF OUR READERS

Anesthesia Experts wants to wish all of our readers and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.  We are so blessed to live in the greatest country ever.

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