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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Postdischarge Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Are not Associated with Risk of Hematoma after Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy with Multimodal Analgesia

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Kate R Pawloski, Regina Matar et al. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Jul 10 BACKGROUND Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are increasingly used in ambulatory breast surgery. The risk of hematoma associated with intraoperative ketorolac is low, but whether concomitant routine discharge with NSAIDs increases the risk of hematoma is unclear. METHODS We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Using Midazolam for Sedation and Premedication

Author: J. LANCE LICHTOR  and PETER MANCINI Cardiac Anesthesiologist Midazolam, a benzodiazepine, is currently the drug most commonly used to  reduce preoperative anxiety and induce sedation. It can be administered intravenously and orally. In adults, it can be used to control preoperative anxiety and, during a procedure alone or in combination with other drugs, for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
History of CABG associated with a higher risk of death from COVID-19

Author: Anthony Vecchione Cardiovascular Busienss Patients with a history of coronary bypass grafting (CABG) face an elevated risk of COVID-19-related mortality, according to new data published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Over the latest months, several analyses have demonstrated that cardiovascular (CV) comorbidities are common in patients with COVID-19 infection, increasing their morbidity and mortality risk,” wrote […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The influence of pain catastrophizing and central sensitization on the reported pain after hip arthroscopy

DG Journal Club AUTHORS Niels H Bech, Inger N Sierevelt et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021 Jul 11 PURPOSE This study was conducted to investigate whether the pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) and the central sensitization inventory (CSI) are predictive factors for the reported pain after hip arthroscopy. METHODS A total of 37 patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
ASPIRATION

Author: Cardiac Anesthesiologist ASPIRATION Risk Factors of Aspiration Patient: Inadequate fasting Delayed gastric emptying Incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter (Emergency, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Obesity, Hiatus Hernia, GORD)   Surgery: Upper GI tract Lithotomy Head down Laparoscopy Cholecystectomy Anaesthetic: Light anaesthesia Supraglottic airways Positive-pressure ventilation Difficult airway Long surgery   Management of Aspiration: 1 Call for help, communicate and delegate. […]

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