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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Wireless Single-Lead ECG Monitoring to Detect New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients After Major Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Jokinen, Johan D. V. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 BACKGROUND: New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with several cardiovascular complications and higher mortality. Several pathophysiological processes such as hypoxia can trigger POAF, but these are sparsely elucidated, and POAF is often asymptomatic. In patients undergoing major gastrointestinal cancer surgery, we aimed […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pilot Findings of Pharmacogenomics in Perioperative Care

AUTHORS: Truong, Tien M. PharmD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 BACKGROUND: Pharmacogenomics, which offers a potential means by which to inform prescribing and avoid adverse drug reactions, has gained increasing consideration in other medical settings but has not been broadly evaluated during perioperative care. METHODS: The Implementation of Pharmacogenomic Decision Support in Surgery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
What’s to know about alcoholic hepatitis?

Author: Valencin Higuera MedicalNewsToday Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammatory liver condition. The main cause is frequent, heavy alcohol use. Processing excessive amounts of alcohol can result in injury to the liver cells, which can lead to swelling and scarring of the liver. The condition can be mild or severe. In severe cases, a person may […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Respiratory Adverse Events After LMA® Mask Removal in Children

AUTHORS: Karam, Cynthia MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 Abstract Export BACKGROUND: The removal of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA®) in children may be associated with respiratory adverse events. The rate of occurrence of these adverse events may be influenced by the type of anesthesia. Studies comparing total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric spinal anesthesia at a tertiary care hospital

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: RamC3n Eizaga Rebollar et al Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb BACKGROUND Pediatric spinal anesthesia is an old technique whose use is not widespread, in spite of reducing the risk of cardiorespiratory events (hypoxemia, bradycardia, and hypotension) associated with general anesthesia, especially in neonates and infants. This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess […]

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