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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Over-Sedation in Patients With COVID-19, ARDS, Linked to Delirium Risk

DG News Authors: Nancy Melville Critically-ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and/or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are over-sedated are at an increased risk of delirium, regardless of their age, according to a study presented at the 40th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine. “This study shows that, besides age, over-sedation […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Simulation Analysis of Flow Rate Variability During Microinfusions: The Effect of Vertical Displacement and Multidrug Infusion in Conventional Infusion Pumps Versus New Cylinder-Type Infusion Pumps

AUTHORS: Oh, Eun Jung MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 Abstract BACKGROUND: Medication dosing errors can occur during microinfusions when there is vertical pump displacement or multidrug infusion through a single intravenous path. We compared flow rate variability between new-generation cylinder-type infusion pumps and conventional infusion pumps under simulated conditions. METHODS: We evaluated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Intraoperative Arterial Hypotension and Postoperative Delirium After Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Wachtendorf, Luca J. cand.med et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether intraoperative arterial hypotension is associated with postoperative delirium. We hypothesized that intraoperative hypotension within a range frequently observed in clinical practice is associated with increased odds of delirium after surgery. METHODS: Adult noncardiac surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia at […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of a Musical Intervention During the Implantation of a Central Venous Catheter or a Dialysis Catheter in the Intensive Care Unit

Authors: Jacquier, Sophie MD; Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 9, 2021 BACKGROUND: Listening to music may reduce anxiety during medical procedures. However, the magnitude of any effect may differ with respect to patient and procedure. We evaluated the effect of a musical intervention on patient anxiety during a central venous catheter or dialysis catheter implantation in an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Safety of Continuous Erector Spinae Catheters in Chest Trauma

AUTHORS: White, L. D. MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2, 2021 BACKGROUND: The erector spinae block is an efficacious analgesic option for the management of rib fracture–related pain. Despite there being minimal published data specifically addressing the safety profile of this block, many societies have made statements regarding its safety and its use as […]

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