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Uncategorized Published - 9 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Predictors and Hospital Outcomes in Pregnant Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 2023

AUTHORS: van den Bosch et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 135(6):p 1172-1179, December 2022 BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in patients with severe cardiorespiratory collapse. Although prior large database reviews of ECMO use in the peripartum population exist, they do not stratify by ECMO indication nor do they include obstetric conditions such as preeclampsia. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Performed with Intraarticular Tranexamic Acid. Could it Provide Improved Visual Clarity and less Postoperative Pain? 2023

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Celaleddin Bildik, Tuna Pehlivanoglu J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Nov 17 BACKGROUND Tranexamic acid (TXA) was widely used in orthopedic surgery with the aim to reduce intra-/postoperative bleeding and bleeding related complications. The aim of the present study was to assess, whether intra-articular use of TXA during arthroscopic rotator cuff tear […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
OCP002, a Mixed Agonist of Opioid and Cannabinoid Receptors, Produces Potent Antinociception With Minimized Side Effects 2023

AUTHORS: Xu, Biao PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(2):p 373-386, February 2023. BACKGROUND: Increasing attention has been attracted to the development of bifunctional compounds to minimize the side effects of opioid analgesics. Pharmacological studies have verified the functional interaction between opioid and cannabinoid systems in pain management, suggesting that coactivation of the opioid and cannabinoid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Glutamine Administration After Cardiac Surgery on Kidney Damage in Patients at High Risk for Acute Kidney Injury 2023

AUTHORS: Weiss, Raphael MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia November 29, 2022. BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, no specific treatment options are available, emphasizing the need for preventive measures. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Understanding the Intricacies of Delivering Compassionate Care in the Intensive Care Unit and What Hinders It: A Qualitative Study of Members of 2 Critical Care Societies 2023

AUTHORS: Siddiqui, Shahla MD, MSc, FCCM et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia December 01, 2022. BACKGROUND: Patient-centered care is increasing in importance especially in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic era. We sought to understand factors affecting compassionate care faced by intensivists in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: Using survey methodology incorporating 3 real-life case vignettes, […]

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