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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Thrombin Generation in Cardiac Versus Noncardiac Surgical Cohorts

AUTHORS: Ericksen, W. Leif MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 3 – p 606-614 BACKGROUND:  Bleeding can be a significant problem after cardiac surgery. As a result, venous thromboembolism (VTE) or anticoagulation or both following mechanical valve implantation are often delayed in these patients. The calibrated automated thrombin (CAT) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Intrathecal 2-Chloroprocaine 3% Versus Hyperbaric Bupivacaine 0.75% for Cervical Cerclage

AUTHORS: Lee, Allison MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 3 – p 624-632 BACKGROUND:  Cervical cerclage is a short ambulatory procedure. For spinal anesthesia, local anesthetic agents with rapid postoperative resolution are desired. We hypothesized that in combination with fentanyl, intrathecal 2-chloroprocaine would produce earlier resolution of motor […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Maternal Intensive Care Unit Admission as an Indicator of Severe Acute Maternal Morbidity

AUTHORS: Godeberge, Charlotte MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 3 – p 581-591 BACKGROUND:  Severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) accounts for any life-threatening complication during pregnancy or after delivery. Measuring and monitoring SAMM seem critical to assessing the quality of maternal health care. The objectives were to explore the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Frequent Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Associated With Increased Risk of Tinnitus

DG News Frequent use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen or regular use of COX-2 inhibitors was associated with an almost 20% higher risk of tinnitus, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Frequent use of moderate-dose aspirin was associated with a 16% higher risk among women aged younger than […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 March, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Reduces Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Long, Yu-qin MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 3 – p 592-605 BACKGROUND: Results from previous studies evaluating the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery are inconsistent. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to determine whether RIPC improves cardiac […]

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