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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A randomised controlled trial on roles of prostaglandin E1 nebulization among patients undergoing one lung ventilation

AUTHORS: Pengyi Li et al BMC Pulm Med. 2022 Jan 13; 22(1): 37 BACKGROUND Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) has been reported to maintain adequate oxygenation among patients under 60% FiO 2 one-lung ventilation (OLV). This research aimed to explore whether PGE1 is safe in pulmonary shunt and oxygenation under 40% FiO 2 OLV and provide a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid use and pregnancy: What are the risks?

Author: Zia Sherrell MPH MedicalNewsToday Opioids are strong medications that doctors prescribe for pain. Using any of these drugs during pregnancy is risky for both the parent and fetus. Opioids can cause developmental changes, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Opioids have a high risk for misuse and dependency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Varying Dosages of Subcutaneous Unfractionated Heparin and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time in Hospitalized Antepartum Patients

AUTHORS: Dalia H Elmofty et al Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12 BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Subcutanous unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been used for decades for VTE prophylaxis and under many obstetric quality of care initiatives, hospitalized antepartum patients now receive doses as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Feasibility of continuous epidural analgesia in patients with failed back surgery syndrome and spinal stenosis

AUTHORS: Vincent J Heck et al J Anesth. 2022 Jan 19 PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to outline the feasibility of continuous epidural analgesia in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) or spinal stenosis. METHODS We queried our prospective collected institutional database to include all consecutive patients, who underwent continuous epidural […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Association of perioperative midazolam use and complications

AUTHORS: Vassilis Athanassoglou et al Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 Jan INTRODUCTION The benzodiazepine midazolam is the main sedative used in the perioperative setting, resulting in anxiolysis and a reduction in anesthetic dose requirements. However, benzodiazepine use is also associated with potentially serious side effects including respiratory complications, and postoperative delirium (POD). A paucity of […]

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