Authors: Dermot P. Maher, M.D., M.S., M.H.S. et al Anesthesiology August 2022, Vol. 137, 243–251. Background The authors estimate the probability of successful development and duration of clinical trials for medications to treat neuropathic and nociceptive pain. The authors also consider the effect of the perceived abuse potential of the medication on these variables. Methods This […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Filippo Confalonieri et al J Med Case Rep. 2022 Aug 9; 16(1): 303 BACKGROUND We describe a patient presenting with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) of the right eye after retrobulbar anesthesia with adrenaline for macular pucker surgery. CASE PRESENTATION The patient, a 67-year-old Caucasian man, developed a CRAO postoperatively by […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dickerson, Shane C. MD et al Journal of Head & Neck Anesthesia: May 2022 – Volume 6 – Issue 1 – p e41 Abstract Tracheal stenosis involving >5 cm of trachea is debilitating for patients, impedes their quality of life and may even become life-threatening. Large, open defects often result in these patients because of multiple failed […]
Read MoreAuthors: De Cassai, Alessandro et al European Journal of Anaesthesiology: July 2022 – Volume 39 – Issue 7 – p 591-601 BACKGROUND Patients undergoing mastectomy surgery experience severe postoperative pain. Several regional techniques have been developed to reduce pain intensity but it is unclear, which of these techniques is most effective. OBJECTIVES To synthesise direct and […]
Read MoreThis is important for our readers who treat chronic pain patients. Author: Denise Baez DG Alerts Muscle involvement and peripheral nerve affection are common problems after infection with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even among individuals who were asymptomatic, according to a study published in International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. The study, which included 400 patients […]
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