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Uncategorized Published - 12 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction Score for Postoperative Neurologic Complications after Brain Tumor Craniotomy

Authors: Raphaël Cinotti, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2018, Vol. 129, 1111–1120. Background Craniotomy for brain tumor displays significant morbidity and mortality, and no score is available to discriminate high-risk patients. Our objective was to validate a prediction score for postoperative neurosurgical complications in this setting. Methods Creation of a score in a learning […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Palliative Care and the Anesthesiologist

Authors: Elizabeth M. Rickerson, MD; Rebecca A. Aslakson, MD, PhD, FAAHPM, FCCM ASA Monitor October 2021, Vol. 85, 41–42. Though frequently and incorrectly conflated with hospice or end-of-life care, palliative care is comprehensive, interprofessional care with the goal of improving the quality of life for seriously ill patients and their family members, regardless of diagnosis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Method, Tourniquet Use, and Persistent Postsurgical Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Riku A. Palanne, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2021, Vol. 135, 699–710. Background Persistent postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty is a common problem and a major reason for patient dissatisfaction. This secondary analysis aimed to investigate the effects of anesthesia (spinal vs. general) and tourniquet use on persistent pain after total knee arthroplasty. Methods In […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Hypoxemia in Young Children Undergoing One-lung Ventilation

Authors: T. Wesley Templeton, M.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2021. Background One-lung ventilation in children remains a specialized practice with low case numbers even at tertiary centers, preventing an assessment of best practices. The authors hypothesized that certain case factors may be associated with a higher risk of intraprocedural hypoxemia in children undergoing thoracic surgery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of Appropriate Use of Preoperative Echocardiography before Major Abdominal Surgery

Authors: Allyson Tank, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology September 2021 Background Preoperative resting echocardiography is often performed before noncardiac surgery, but indications for preoperative resting echocardiography are limited. This study aimed to investigate appropriateness of preoperative resting echocardiography using the Appropriate Use Criteria for Echocardiography, which encompass indications from the guidelines on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and […]

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