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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Hemoadsorption of Rivaroxaban and Ticagrelor during Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Operations

AUTHORS: Kambiz Hassan et al Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jan OBJECTIVE To analyze the results of hemoadsorption in patients with cardiac surgery to thoracic aortic surgery, who had been loaded beforehand with either Factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban or P2Y12 receptor antagonist ticagrelor. METHODS We investigated 21 of 171 consecutive patients (median age 71 [interquartile […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Neuronal GRK2 Contributes to Preventive Effect by Electroacupuncture on Cisplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Mice

AUTHORS: Ma, Xue BD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 1 – p 204-215 BACKGROUND:  The main symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) include pain and numbness. Neuronal G protein–coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) plays an important role in various pain models. Cisplatin treatment can induce the activation of proinflammatory […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative anaemia and outcome after elective cardiac surgery

AUTHORS: Yannick J J M Hazen et al; Br J Anaesth. 2022 Jan BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that preoperative anaemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is associated with adverse outcomes. However, most of these studies were retrospective, had a relatively small sample size, and were from a single centre. The aim of this study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Residual Neuromuscular Blocks After Surgery

AUTHORS: Ruetzler, Kurt MD, FAHA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2022 BACKGROUND: Sugammadex and neostigmine given to reverse residual neuromuscular blockade can cause side effects including bradycardia, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, and even cardiac arrest. We tested the hypothesis that sugammadex is noninferior to neostigmine on a composite of clinically meaningful side effects, or vice versa. METHODS: […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 January, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
SHOULD YOU CANCEL SURGERY FOR A BLOOD PRESSURE OF 170/99?

Author: Rcik Novak MD The Anesthesia Consultant Clinical Case for Discussion:  This month’s question is on hypertension and anesthesia. You are scheduled to anesthetize a 71-year-old male for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.  His blood pressure when you meet him in pre-op is 170/99 mmHg.  The nurses and the surgeon are alarmed.  What would you […]

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