Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Electroencephalography-Guided Anesthesia and Delirium in Older Adults After Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Alain Deschamps et al  JAMA . 2024 Jul 9;332(2):112-123 Importance: Intraoperative electroencephalogram (EEG) waveform suppression, suggesting excessive general anesthesia, has been associated with postoperative delirium. Objective: To assess whether EEG-guided anesthesia decreases the incidence of delirium after cardiac surgery. Design, setting, and participants: Randomized, parallel-group clinical trial of 1140 adults 60 years or older undergoing cardiac surgery at […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Intraoperative Hypotension and Postoperative Delirium

Authors: Shiri Zarour, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 707–718. Background Intraoperative hypotension might contribute to the development of postoperative delirium through inadequate cerebral perfusion. However, evidence regarding the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative delirium is equivocal. Therefore, the hypothesis that intraoperative hypotension is associated with postoperative delirium in patients older than 70 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Changes in the Term Neonatal Electroencephalogram with General Anesthesia

Authors: Sebastian J. Corlette, M.B.B.S. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 670–680. Background Although effects of general anesthesia on neuronal activity in the human neonatal brain are incompletely understood, electroencephalography provides some insight and may identify age-dependent differences. Methods A systematic search (MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library to November 2023) retrieved English language publications […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Uncover A Great CRNA and Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Lubbock TX

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Acetaminophen for Prevention and Treatment of Organ Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis

Authors: Lorraine B Ware et al JAMA 2024 Aug 6;332(5):390-400. Importance: Acetaminophen (paracetamol) has many pharmacological effects that might be beneficial in sepsis, including inhibition of cell-free hemoglobin-induced oxidation of lipids and other substrates. Objective: To determine whether acetaminophen increases days alive and free of organ dysfunction in sepsis compared with placebo. Design, setting, and participants: Phase […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Global and Regional Heterogeneity of Lung Aeration in Neonates with Different Respiratory Disorders

Authors: Barbara Loi, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 719–731. Background Aeration heterogeneity affects lung stress and influences outcomes in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The authors hypothesize that aeration heterogeneity may differ between neonatal respiratory disorders and is associated with oxygenation, so its evaluation may be relevant in managing respiratory support. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Uncover A Great CRNA and Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Lubbock TX

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Major Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Gaetano Scaramuzzo, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 693–706. Background Postoperative pulmonary complications can increase hospital length of stay, postoperative morbidity, and mortality. Although many factors can increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, it is not known whether intraoperative ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch can be associated with an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary […]

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