Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Moderate-to-Deep Sedation Using Target-Controlled Infusions of Propofol and Remifentanil

AUTHORS: Barends, Clemens R. M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1173-1183 BACKGROUND:  In the University Medical Center Groningen in Groningen, the Netherlands, moderate-to-deep sedation is provided by nursing staff trained and supervised by the anesthesia department using protocol-based target-controlled infusions (TCIs) of propofol and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
MERRY CHRISTMAS

We at Anesthesia Experts wants to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and please be safe.

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
An Electroencephalogram Metric of Temporal Complexity Tracks Psychometric Impairment Caused by Low-dose Nitrous Oxide

Authors: Xavier C. E. Vrijdag, M.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology Newly Published on December 2020. Background Nitrous oxide produces non–γ-aminobutyric acid sedation and psychometric impairment and can be used as scientific model for understanding mechanisms of progressive cognitive disturbances. Temporal complexity of the electroencephalogram may be a sensitive indicator of these effects. This study measured psychometric […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Managing Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Obstetrics

Radius Anesthesia Blog  Prevention and management of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension is essential for preventing complications in the perioperative/peripartum period. In 2018, an international consensus statement was published that detailed guidelines for managing hypotension related to neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean sections. In summary, the publication recommended the following: vasopressors should be used routinely and preemptively, alpha-agonist drugs such as phenylephrine are preferred as first-line agent due to abundance of data on their use, left uterine displacement […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression on Inpatient Wards Using Continuous Capnography and Oximetry

AUTHORS: Khanna, Ashish K. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1012-1024 BACKGROUND:  Opioid-related adverse events are a serious problem in hospitalized patients. Little is known about patients who are likely to experience opioid-induced respiratory depression events on the general care floor and may benefit from improved […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Poor Physician Sleep Associated with More Medical Errors

By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD NEJM Journal Watch Physicians who report insufficient sleep are more likely to report medical errors, according to a JAMA Network Open study. Over 11,000 physicians across 11 U.S. institutions completed a questionnaire that assessed tiredness, alertness, and functional impairment related to insufficient sleep. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
PULSE PRESSURE

Cardiac Anesthesiologist blog Pulse pressure mathematically  is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Pulse pressure reflects the stroke volume and compliance of the arterial system. PULSE PRESSURE > 50 % of Systolic Blood Pressure (or > 40 mmHg): Hypertension ; Age; Aortic regurgitation; Patent ductus arteriosus; Ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva; Fever; Anemia; Hyperthyroidism; Pregnancy; Arteriovenous fistula; Paget’s disease […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Is Surgical Tracheostomy Better Than Percutaneous Tracheostomy in COVID-19–Positive Patients?

AUTHORS: Bassi, Massimiliano MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1000-1005 During the past decades, percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) has gained popularity over surgical tracheostomy (ST) for its safety and technique; several studies were performed to compare these 2 options with conflicting results. PT appears to be […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of 3 Doses of Oral-Mucosal Dexmedetomidine Gel for Sedative Premedication in Women Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

AUTHORS: Mohamed, Sahar Abdel-Baky MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 1, 2020  BACKGROUND: Buccal dexmedetomidine (DEX) produces adequate preoperative sedation and anxiolysis when used as a premedication. Formulating the drug as a gel decreases oral losses and improves the absorption of buccal DEX. We compared pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of 3 doses of buccal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Surgical Smoke Evacuators as a Method for Reducing Risk to Personnel of COVID-19 During Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation

Author: Rene’ Miguel Gonzalez, M.D. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation   In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, anesthesia providers, intensive care unit and emergency room staff, and other health care workers (HCW’s) often find themselves in close proximity to patients’ airways. In many geographic areas in the US and worldwide, there is a shortage of […]

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