Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pro-Con Debate: Cardiac Troponin Measurement as Part of Routine Follow-up of Myocardial Damage Following Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Buse, Giovanna Lurati MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 257-265 Abstract Elevated troponin levels within 3 days of surgery, independent of the presence of symptoms, are strongly linked to increased risk of short- and long-term morbidity and mortality. However, the value of screening with troponin […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists as Health System Leaders: Why It Works

AUTHORS: Conroy, Joanne M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 235-240 Other physicians often ask physician executives, “How did you get where you are?” In anesthesiology, we often hear this question from young practitioners thinking about their career options or older physicians who want to contribute […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Health Literacy and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Adherence and Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery

AUTHORS: Qin, Pei-Pei MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 330-340 BACKGROUND:  Low health literacy (HL) adversely affects medical adherence and health outcomes in patients with chronic diseases. However, the association between HL and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) adherence and postoperative outcomes has not been investigated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Relation Between Mean Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Index in Major Abdominal Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Kouz, Karim MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 322-329 BACKGROUND:  Cardiac output is an important hemodynamic variable and determines oxygen delivery. In contrast to blood pressure, cardiac output is rarely measured even in high-risk surgical patients, suggesting that clinicians consider blood pressure to be a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
In Vitro Comparison of Recombinant and Plasma-Derived von Willebrand Factor Concentrate for Treatment of Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

AUTHORS: Mazzeffi, Michael MD, MPH, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 312-321 BACKGROUND:  Coagulopathic bleeding is common during adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a contributing factor. We compared ECMO patient blood samples that were treated in vitro with recombinant von […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia and 3D Technology

Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary Peering into the inner workings of the heart is nothing new for poets and philosophers, but anesthesiologists have a seen a thing or two, as well.  However, the standard TEE technology can only convey so much.  A new TEE code allows you to bill for a much better view. One […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Opportunities Beyond the Anesthesiology Department: Broader Impact Through Broader Thinking

AUTHORS: Mathis, Michael R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 242-252 Abstract Ensuring a productive clinical and research workforce requires bringing together physicians and communities to improve health, by strategic targeting of initiatives with clear and significant public health relevance. Within anesthesiology, the traditional perspective of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Multidimensional Perioperative Recovery Trajectories in a Mixed Surgical Cohort

AUTHORS: Kent, Michael L. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 279-290 Abstract Export BACKGROUND: Pain trajectories have been described in numerous surgical settings where preoperative characteristics have been used to predict trajectory membership. Suboptimal pain intensity trajectories have been linked to poor longitudinal outcomes. However, numerous […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Versus General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in Pregnant Women With Moyamoya Disease

AUTHORS: Kim, Hee Jung MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Moyamoya disease, a rare chronic cerebrovascular disease with a fragile vascular network at the base of the brain, can cause ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes or seizures. Precise blood pressure control and adequate analgesia are important for patients with moyamoya disease to prevent neurological […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Roles for Anesthesiologists in the Future of Medicine in the United States

AUTHORS: Evers, Alex S. MD*; Wiener-Kronish, Jeanine P. MD† Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 231-233 In this issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2 articles focus on future roles for anesthesiologists and the future of anesthesiology as a specialty. The first, “Anesthesiologists as Health System Leaders: Why It Works,”1 discusses […]

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