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Uncategorized Published - 18 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Caffeine and migraine: What is the link?

Author: Zia Sherrell MedicalNewsToday For some people, caffeine consumption can trigger migraine symptoms. However, others may find it helps ease their pain, especially in combination with other medications. Scientists are not sure why people have different reactions. Caffeine is a stimulant present in many beverages and foods, including coffee, tea, and chocolate. Many people consume it […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Age-Stratified Propofol Dosage for Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia

AUTHORS: van Dijk, Huib MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 23, 2022 Background:  Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) for diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic procedures has become common practice in children of all ages. Based on our clinical experience, we suspected an inverse relation between age and dosage. However, a schedule for age-stratified propofol induction […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Trifascicular block with syncope triggered by preoperative mydriatic eye drops for cataract surgery

DG Journal Club Authors: V Vermot-Desroches, F Pollet-Villard J Fr Ophtalmol. 2022 Sep 19 We report the case of an 85-year-old patient who developed trifascicular block with syncope, triggered by preoperative eye drops for cataract surgery. This life-threatening situation reopens the debate over the necessity of having an anesthesiologist present during cataract surgery.

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Uncategorized Published - 17 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Gabapentin Use and In-Hospital Adverse Clinical Events Among Older Adults After Major Surgery

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Chan Mi Park et al JAMA Intern Med. 2022 Sep 19 Importance Gabapentin has been increasingly used as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen to reduce opioid use in perioperative pain management. However, the safety of perioperative gabapentin use among older patients remains uncertain. Objective To examine in-hospital adverse clinical events […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Impact of Inflammation and General Anesthesia on Memory and Executive Function in Mice

AUTHORS: Khodaei, Shahin HBSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 30, 2022 BACKGROUND:  Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are complex, multifactorial conditions that are associated with poor long-term outcomes. Inflammation and exposure to general anesthetic drugs are likely contributing factors; however, the relative impact of each factor alone versus the combination of these factors remains poorly understood. […]

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