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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Anaphylaxis: Comment

Authors: Vivek Arora, M.B.B.S., M.D.; Alex Lee, M.D. Anesthesiology May 2023 To the Editor: We read with great interest the clinical focus review titled “Perioperative Anaphylaxis” published by Tacquard et al. in the January 2023 issue of Anesthesiology. The authors’ suggestion in Table 6, “Management Considerations for Perioperative Anaphylaxis,” that sugammadex may be considered as a therapy for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease

Authors: Damilola Oladinni OMS III et al Pract Pain Manag. 2023 May/June;23(3). A review of pain management options for acute vaso-occlusive crises and chronic pain episodes in sickle cell disease. Background There are approximately 100,000 people living with sickle cell disease in the United States and millions more globally. Sickle cell trait (SCT) is even […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Failure to Rescue and Mortality Differences After Appendectomy in a Low-Middle-Income Country and the United States

AUTHORS: Rosero, Eric B. MD, MSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(6):p 1030-1038, June BACKGROUND: Major disparities in complications and mortality after appendectomy between countries with different income levels have not been well characterized, as comparative studies at patient level between countries are scant. This study aimed to investigate variations in postoperative complications, mortality, and failure […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Recognizing and Maximizing the Nexus of Perioperative Medicine and Narrative Medicine 2023

Author: Vetter, Thomas R. MD, MPH, MFA Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(4):p 665-674, April 2023.  Abstract Perioperative medicine remains an evolving, interdisciplinary subspecialty, which encompasses the unique perspectives and incorporates the respective vital expertise of numerous stakeholders. This integrated model of perioperative medicine and care has a wide-ranging set of clinical, strategic, and operational goals. Among […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Opioid Administration During General Anesthesia and Survival for Severely Injured Trauma Patients 2023

AUTHORS: Levy, Dominique T. BS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(5):p 905-912, May 2023. BACKGROUND: There is a lack of reported clinical outcomes after opioid use in acute trauma patients undergoing anesthesia. Data from the Pragmatic, Randomized, Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR) study were analyzed to examine opioid dose and mortality. We hypothesized that higher […]

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