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Uncategorized Published - 15 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Differential Perioperative Outcomes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity, or a Combination of Both Undergoing Open Colectomy

AUTHORS: Stundner, Ottokar MD, MBA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 755-764 BACKGROUND:  An increasing body of evidence demonstrates an association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse perioperative outcomes. However, large-scale data on open colectomies are lacking. Moreover, the interaction of obesity with OSA is unknown. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Breast Regional Anesthesia Practice in the Italian Public Health System (BRA-SURVEY)

AUTHORS: Bonvicini, Daniele MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 772-780 BACKGROUND:  Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Surgery is a mainstay therapy unfortunately burdened by complications as severe postoperative pain. Regional anesthesia may play a role in a multimodal strategy for prevention and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
What are hormonal headaches, and how can you treat them?

Author: Jenna Fletcher MedicalNewsToday Hormonal headaches occur due to fluctuations in hormone levels. This can happen due to a drop in estrogen levels or during a period. They can occur as a result of menopause, pregnancy, and the use of oral contraceptive pills. Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Development, Validation, and Results of a Survey of Personal Electronic Device Use Among 299 Anesthesia Providers From a Single Institution

AUTHORS: Porter, Steven B. MD, FASA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 BACKGROUND: The pattern of perioperative use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) among anesthesia providers in the United States is unknown. METHODS: We developed a 31-question anonymous survey of perioperative PED use that was sent to 813 anesthesiologists, anesthesiology residents, and certified registered nurse […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 September, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence, Mortality, and Characteristics of 18 Pediatric Perioperative Cardiac Arrests

AUTHORS: Jansen, Gerrit Dr med et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 3 – p 747-754 BACKGROUND:  Recently, a very low incidence of 3 per 10,000 and a mortality of 30% were reported for pediatric perioperative cardiac arrest (POCA). However, high-risk patients, namely children already anesthetized on the intensive care unit […]

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