Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Integration of the Intrinsic Surgical Risk With Patient Comorbidities and Severity of Congenital Cardiac Disease Does Not Improve Risk Stratification in Children Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Faraoni, David MD, PhD, FAHA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1083-1089 BACKGROUND:  The objective of this study is to estimate the surgical risk of noncardiac procedures on the incidence of 30-day mortality in children with congenital heart disease. METHODS: Children with congenital heart disease […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Cross-Holes on a Plastic Bag Can Prevent Droplet Spread During Extubation

AUTHORS: Sakai, Wataru MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p e189-e191 To the Editor We read with great interest the article on endotracheal intubation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients by Orser1 and would like to add some comments related to their excellent study. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Prescribing Practices of Extended-Release Opioids in Noncancer Surgical Patients

AUTHORS: Rodriguez-Monguio, Rosa PhD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1249-1259 BACKGROUND:  Extended-release (ER) opioids are indicated for the management of persistent moderate to severe pain in patients requiring around-the-clock opioid analgesics for an extended period of time. Concerns have been raised regarding safety of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
A Single Prophylactic Dose of Ondansetron Given at Cessation of Postoperative Propofol Sedation Decreases Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Wang, Erica H. Z. PharmD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1164-1172 BACKGROUND:  Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common occurrence after cardiac surgery. However, in contrast to other surgical populations, routine PONV prophylaxis is not a standard of care in cardiac surgery. We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Supraglottic Airway Devices With Endotracheal Intubation in Low-Risk Patients for Cesarean Delivery

AUTHORS: White, Leigh D. MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1092-1101 BACKGROUND:  The safety and adverse event rate of supraglottic airway (SGA) devices for cesarean delivery (CD) is poorly characterized. The primary aims of this review were to determine whether the first-pass success was higher […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Risk of Major Complications After Perioperative Norepinephrine Infusion Through Peripheral Intravenous Lines

AUTHORS: Pancaro, Carlo MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1060-1065 BACKGROUND:  Continuous infusions of norepinephrine to treat perioperative hypotension are typically administered through a central venous line rather than a peripheral venous catheter to avoid the risk of localized tissue necrosis in case of drug extravasation. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Alternative Scoring Models of the Sleep Tiredness Observed Pressure-Body Mass Index Age Neck Circumference Gender Questionnaire

AUTHORS: Seguin, Ludovic MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1025-1031 BACKGROUND:  The Sleep Tiredness Observed Pressure-Body mass index Age Neck circumference Gender (STOP-Bang) questionnaire is a validated preoperative screening tool for identifying patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although it has a high sensitivity at […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of a Shoulder Roll During Laryngoscopy in Infants

AUTHORS: Alfahel, Waseem MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1210-1216 BACKGROUND:  The use of a shoulder roll to view the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy in infants has been recommended but is not evidence based. METHODS: Twenty infants with normal airways, <6 months of age […]

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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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