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Uncategorized Published - 18 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The impact of pain on quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Mojahed Shalhoub, Mohammad Anaya, Soud Deek, Anwar H Zaben BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Mar 14; 23(1): 248 BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems. Pain is the most common complaint and the most significant cause of decreased health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among osteoarthritic patients. The objectives of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison Between Subparaneural Upper Trunk and Conventional Interscalene Blocks for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

AUTHORS: Zhang, Hongye MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 BACKGROUND: Although interscalene nerve block is the standard for shoulder analgesia, the risk of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis restricts its use in patients with compromised pulmonary function. We hypothesized that a novel subparaneural upper trunk block would provide noninferior postoperative analgesia but superior diaphragmatic sparing effect compared […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of a Naloxone Coprescribing Alert for Patients at Risk of Opioid Overdose

AUTHORS: Nelson, Scott D. PharmD, MS, CPHIMS, FAMIA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 BACKGROUND: Patients taking high doses of opioids, or taking opioids in combination with other central nervous system depressants, are at increased risk of opioid overdose. Coprescribing the opioid-reversal agent naloxone is an essential safety measure, recommended by the surgeon general, but […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Diabetes mellitus and perioperative outcomes

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Daniel J Drayton, Rebecca J Birch, Carlota D’Souza-Ferrer, Michael Ayres Br J Anaesth. 2022 Mar BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is frequently encountered in the perioperative period. DM may increase the risk of adverse perioperative outcomes owing to the potential vascular complications of DM. We conducted a scoping review to examine the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Burnout: What are the symptoms?

Author: Zawn Villines MedicalNewsToday Burnout is a reaction to intense and usually chronic stress. Most research discusses burnout in relation to a person’s job. However, other roles, such as being a parent or caregiver, can also sometimes lead to burnout. Burnout symptoms can affect a person’s work and relationships, as well as their emotional and […]

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