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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Basal Infusion versus Automated Boluses and a Delayed Start Timer for “Continuous” Sciatic Nerve Blocks after Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery

Authors: John J. Finneran, IV, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2022, Vol. 136, 970–982. Background The common technique using a basal infusion for an ambulatory continuous peripheral nerve blocks frequently results in exhaustion of the local anesthetic reservoir before resolution of surgical pain. This study was designed to improve and prolong analgesia by delaying initiation using […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Ambulatory Surgery in the COVID-19 Era: Lessons Learned

Authors: Sher-Lu Pai, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F; Kelly Lebak, MD, FASA ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 27. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the world, and it may have changed the practice of medicine, including the specialty of anesthesiology (Anesth Analg 2020;131:31-6). From cancellation of elective procedures, perioperative testing protocols, lack of hospital inpatient beds, intraoperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
What’s Next for Patient Safety in Non-OR Anesthesia? Exploring Opportunities for Teamwork

Authors: Emily Methangkool, MD, MPH; Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 25–26. Figure: Opportunities for quality improvement in non-operating room anesthetizing locations. NORA=non-operating room anesthesia; M&M=mortality and morbidity. Communication failures contribute to adverse events, morbidity, and mortality and may be complicated by both interprofessional and interdisciplinary dynamics within the procedural setting (J […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Ambulatory Anesthesia and NORA: Current Status and Future Considerations

Author: Girish P. Joshi, MBBS, MD, FFARCSI ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 24. Minimally invasive approaches, facilitated with advanced technology such as augmented reality, mixed reality, and robotics, as well as artificial intelligence (AI), novel imaging, innovative navigation systems, and 3D printing, will extend the capabilities of surgeons and proceduralists. Next-generation surgical robotics will be […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Amiodarone with or without N-Acetylcysteine for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation after Thoracic Surgery

Authors: David Amar, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2022, Vol. 136, 916–926. Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation may identify patients at risk of subsequent atrial fibrillation, with its greater risk of stroke. This study hypothesized that N-acetylcysteine mitigates inflammation and oxidative stress to reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation. Methods In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, patients at […]

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