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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Cerebral Emboli Monitoring Using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Adults and Children

AUTHORS: Kussman, Barry D. MBBCh, FFA(SA) et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 2 – p 379-392 Abstract Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography is the only noninvasive bedside technology for the detection and monitoring of cerebral embolism. TCD may identify patients at risk of acute and chronic neurologic injury from gaseous or […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Beers Criteria Medications: To Give or Not Give

Authors: Michelle L. Humeidan, MD, PhD; Daniel J. Cole, MD, FASA ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 1–6. Life is most delightful when it is on the downward slope, but has not yet reached the abrupt decline. – Seneca We have all encountered geriatric patients amid or on the precipice of an “abrupt decline” in health. Our aim […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Trends & Technology

ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 14–15. Trends FDA authorizes emergency use of JYNNEOS to increase monkeypox vaccine supply The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing health care providers to use the JYNNEOS vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at high […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Lonely at the Top? The Life of an Anesthesia Chair

Authors: Zachary Deutch, MD, FASA; David A. Zvara, MD, FASA ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 33–34. Dr. Zvara discussing a case with Jennifer Tripi, CA-2. “UNC is home to over 60 core program residents and fellows in pain medicine, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and research,” Dr. Zvara said. “Our residents are truly the heart of our […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Staffing and Efficiency in the OR

Authors: Katherine Grichnik, MD, MS, FASE et al  ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 24–25. The primary challenge facing anesthesiology practices nationwide is the shortage of anesthesia providers. While efforts to address provider supply are necessary, maximizing the capacity of our current teams to provide care is essential. This requires systems and processes that optimize the […]

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