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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Wireless Single-Lead ECG Monitoring to Detect New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients After Major Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Jokinen, Johan D. V. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 100-109 BACKGROUND: New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with several cardiovascular complications and higher mortality. Several pathophysiological processes such as hypoxia can trigger POAF, but these are sparsely elucidated, and POAF is often asymptomatic. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Brain Health and the EEG: Toward Personalized Anesthesia Care for Older Patients

AUTHORS: Patrick L. Purdon, PhD et al  ASA Monitor May 2022, Vol. 86, 1–9. The brain under anesthesia is a marvel to behold. Although the electroencephalogram (EEG) is not a routine part of clinical anesthesia care, there is growing evidence that readily visible changes in the anesthesia-induced EEG are intimately linked to perioperative brain health. Induction […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Age-Specific Clinical Features of Pediatric Malignant Hyperthermia

AUTHORS: Otsuki, Sachiko MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 128-135 BACKGROUND: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited muscle disorder induced by volatile anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. While the incidence of MH is high in young, there are few reports on the clinical features of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Is Obesity Associated With Better Liver Transplant Outcomes?

AUTHORS: Du, Austin L. BS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 118-127 BACKGROUND: The rise in obesity in the United States, along with improvements in antiviral therapies, has led to an increase in the number of obese patients receiving liver transplants. Currently, obesity is a relative contraindication […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 July, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Aspirin Use and Sepsis Outcomes

AUTHORS: Hsu, Wan-Ting MS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 110-117 BACKGROUND: Aspirin has anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet activities and directly inhibits bacterial growth. These effects of aspirin may improve survival in patients with sepsis. We retrospectively reviewed a large national health database to test the relationship between […]

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