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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Tracheal Narrowing and Its Impact on Anesthesia Care in Patients With Morquio A (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA)

AUTHORS: Theroux, Mary C. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 1075-1083, November 2023. BACKGROUND:  Recently, tracheal narrowing has been recognized as a significant comorbid condition in patients with Morquio A, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis IVA. We studied a large cohort of patients with Morquio A to describe the extent of their tracheal narrowing and its […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The Timing of Initiating Hydrocortisone and Long-term Mortality in Septic Shock

AUTHORS: Zhang, Luming MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(4):p 850-858, October 2023. BACKGROUND: Previous studies on the association between the timing of corticosteroid administration and mortality in septic shock focused only on short-term mortality and produced conflicting results. We performed a retrospective review of a large administrative database of intensive care unit (ICU) patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Ondansetron for the Prevention of Pruritus in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery With Intrathecal Opioid

AUTHORS: Cadd, Matthew MRCP et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia May 11, 2023. BACKGROUND: Pruritus is a frequently reported and unpleasant side effect following intrathecal opioid use with frequency further increased among parturients. We have performed a systematic review to assess the overall efficacy of ondansetron for the prevention of pruritus in patients receiving intrathecal opioid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Chronic Pain, Analgesics, and Cognitive Status

AUTHORS: Guo, Xingzhi MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(4):p 896-905, October 2023. BACKGROUND: Observational studies have suggested an intricate relationship among chronic pain (CP), use of analgesics, and cognitive status, but it remains unclear whether these associations are of a causal nature. METHODS: To investigate the causal relationship among them, summary statistics of 9 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Public Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiology and Anesthesiologists in China

AUTHORS: Ma, Yulong MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia May 04, 2023. BACKGROUND: In the past 20 years, anesthesiology has become one of the most advanced specialties and has undergone rapid development. However, public awareness regarding anesthesiology and anesthesiologists is limited, especially in developing countries. It is important for anesthesiologists to make the public […]

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