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. […]
Read MoreDG 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 […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: 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 […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: 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 […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: 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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