Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 28 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Dexmedetomidine Ameliorates Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders by Suppressing Monocyte-Derived Macrophages in Mice With Preexisting Traumatic Brain Injury

AUTHORS: Kii, Natsumi MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 869-880 BACKGROUND:  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) initiates immune responses involving infiltration of monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) in the injured brain tissue. These MDMs play a key role in perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs). We tested the hypothesis that preanesthetic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of a Musical Intervention During the Implantation of a Central Venous Catheter or a Dialysis Catheter in the Intensive Care Unit

AUTHORS: Jacquier, Sophie MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 781-790 BACKGROUND:  Listening to music may reduce anxiety during medical procedures. However, the magnitude of any effect may differ with respect to patient and procedure. We evaluated the effect of a musical intervention on patient anxiety during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Validation of Continuous Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Using Error Grid Analysis

AUTHORS: Juri, Takashi MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 773-780 Export BACKGROUND: Error grid analysis was recently proposed to compare blood pressure obtained by 2 measurement methods. This study aimed to compare continuous noninvasive blood pressure (CNBP) with invasive blood pressure (IBP) using the error grid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Predictive and Preventive Potential of Preoperative Gut Microbiota in Chronic Postoperative Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

AUTHORS: Yao, Zhi-Wen MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 699-709 BACKGROUND:  Evidence suggests a potential relationship between gut microbiota and chronic postoperative pain (CPP). This study aimed to explore the predictive and preventive potential of preoperative gut microbiota in CPP in breast cancer survivors. METHODS: In […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Intraoperative Arterial Hypotension and Postoperative Delirium After Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Wachtendorf, Luca J. cand.med et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 822-833 BACKGROUND:  It is unclear whether intraoperative arterial hypotension is associated with postoperative delirium. We hypothesized that intraoperative hypotension within a range frequently observed in clinical practice is associated with increased odds of delirium after surgery. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
TAVR is safe and effective among asymptomatic patients, new research confirms

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a safe, effective option for treating asymptomatic patients, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Cardiology. It is widely known that TAVR and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) were comparable treatment options for symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis, the study’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Regular Acetaminophen Use Linked to Higher Blood Pressure

This is for readers that treat chronic pain patients DG News Long-term use of acetaminophen appears to be associated with a significant increase in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published in Circulation. “Regular daily intake of acetaminophen 4 g increases systolic blood pressure in individuals with hypertension by about 5 mm Hg when compared with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Examining the Impact of Age on Perioperative Inflammatory Biomarkers

AUTHORS: Patel, Abhilasha MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 751-764 BACKGROUND:  Dysregulation of immune responses to surgical stress in older patients and those with frailty may manifest as differences in inflammatory biomarkers. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine differences in perioperative inflammatory biomarkers […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Hydroxyethyl Starch for Fluid Management in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

AUTHORS: Pensier, Joris MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 4 – p 686-695 BACKGROUND: In critically ill patients, warnings about a risk of death and acute kidney injury (AKI) with hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions have been raised. However, HES solutions may yet have a role to play in major […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
TAVR associated with lower healthcare costs than surgery

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business The Edwards Lifesciences Sapien transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device in a heart model used to show patients how the device works. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with lower healthcare costs after one year than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), according to a new analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.[1] […]

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