Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Method of Anesthesia and Perioperative Risk Factors, Maternal Anesthesia Complications, and Neonatal Mortality Following Cesarean Delivery in Africa

AUTHORS: Gerber, Carmen MPH, FCA Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2024. BACKGROUND: The African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS) found that maternal mortality following cesarean delivery in Africa is 50 times higher than in high-income countries, and associated with obstetric hemorrhage and anesthesia complications. Mothers who died were more likely to receive general anesthesia (GA). The associations […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in Patients With Severe Renal Impairment

AUTHORS: Oh, Matthew W. BS Anesthesia & Analgesia January 08, 2024 BACKGROUND: Sugammadex is not advised for patients with severe renal impairment, but has been shown in a variety of other populations to be superior to neostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade. The objective of this study was to determine if reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Volatile Anesthesia Versus Intravenous Anesthesia on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

AUTHORS: Zhang, Yu-Tong MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 09, 2024. BACKGROUND: The effect of intraoperative anesthetic regimen on pulmonary outcome after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is yet undetermined. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of volatile anesthesia (sevoflurane or desflurane) compared with propofol-based intravenous anesthesia on pulmonary […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Cost and Waste-Savings Comparison Between Single-Use and Reusable Pulse Oximetry Sensors Across US Operating Rooms

AUTHORS: Stockert, Emily Walker MD, MBA et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2024. BACKGROUND: Operating room (OR) expenditures and waste generation are a priority, with several professional societies recommending the use of reprocessed or reusable equipment where feasible. The aim of this analysis was to compare single-use pulse oximetry sensor stickers (“single-use stickers”) versus reusable […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The No. 1 problem still keeping hospital CEOs up at night

Author: Kelly Gooch Becker’s Hospital Review Hospital CEOs ranked workforce challenges as their No. 1 concern in 2023. Financial challenges, which held the top spot for 16 consecutive years prior to 2021, were listed the second-most pressing concern in the American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual survey. Behavioral health and addiction issues ranked third. This is the second […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Changes in Intrinsic Connectivity Networks Topology Across Levels of Dexmedetomidine-Induced Alteration of Consciousness

AUTHORS: Staquet, Cecile MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 30, 2024. BACKGROUND: Human consciousness is generally thought to emerge from the activity of intrinsic connectivity networks (resting-state networks [RSNs]) of the brain, which have topological characteristics including, among others, graph strength and efficiency. So far, most functional brain imaging studies in anesthetized subjects have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Predicting Fluid Responsiveness Using Carotid Ultrasound in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

AUTHORS: Lipszyc, Adam C. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 30, 2024. BACKGROUND: A noninvasive and accurate method of determining fluid responsiveness in ventilated patients would help to mitigate unnecessary fluid administration. Although carotid ultrasound has been previously studied for this purpose, several studies have recently been published. We performed an updated systematic review […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Palpation Versus Ultrasonography for Identifying the Cricothyroid Membrane in Case of a Laterally Deviated Larynx

AUTHORS: Lohse, Robin MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 31, 2024. BACKGROUND: Large neck circumference and displacement of the trachea due to pathology increase the risk of failed identification of the cricothyroid membrane and cricothyroidotomy. We investigated whether ultrasound aids in the successful identification of the cricothyroid membrane in a model of an obese […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Effect of Exercise on Neuropathic Pain via Regulating the Complement Component 3 of Reactive Astrocytes

AUTHORS: Wang, Chenghao PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 31, 2024. BACKGROUND: Exercise has been proven to be an efficient intervention in attenuating neuropathic pain. However, the underlying mechanisms that drive exercise analgesia remain unknown. In this study, we aimed to examine the role of complement component 3 (C3) in neuropathic pain and whether […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA pay in 2024: 5 stats to know

Author: Paige Haeffele Becker’s ASC Review Working as a certified registered nurse anesthetist was recently named among the best — and highest-paying — jobs in healthcare for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report.  The role of CRNA was ranked as the sixth-best job in healthcare overall and the fifth-best paying occupation. Here are five statistics providing insight […]

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