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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Blood Conservation and Hemostasis in Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Joshi, Ravi V. MD, FASE et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 1 – p 104-114 BACKGROUND:  Blood conservation and hemostasis are integral parts of reducing avoidable blood transfusions and the associated morbidity and mortality. Despite the publication of blood conservation guidelines for cardiac surgery, evidence suggests persistent variability in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Efficacy of 6 Topical Pharmacological Agents for Preventive Interventions of Postoperative Sore Throat After Tracheal Intubation

AUTHORS: Wang, Ge MScN et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 1 – p 58-67 BACKGROUND:  Topical pharmacological agents typically used to treat postoperative sore throat (POST) after tracheal intubation include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, lidocaine, Glycyrrhiza (licorice), and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists (including ketamine and magnesium). However, the optimal prophylactic drug remains […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Hemodynamic Changes via the Lung Recruitment Maneuver Can Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Stroke Volume and Arterial Pressure During One-Lung Ventilation

AUTHORS: Kimura, Aya MD et al    Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 1 – p 44-52 BACKGROUND:  We aimed to evaluate the ability of lung recruitment maneuver–induced hemodynamic changes to predict fluid responsiveness in patients undergoing lung-protective ventilation during one-lung ventilation (OLV). METHODS: Thirty patients undergoing thoracic surgery with OLV (tidal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Trends in Peripheral Nerve Block Usage in Mastectomy and Lumpectomy

AUTHORS: Lam, Stephanie MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 1 – p 32-40 BACKGROUND:  Compared to general anesthesia, regional anesthesia confers several benefits including improved pain control and decreased postoperative opioid consumption. While the benefits of peripheral nerve blocks (PNB) have been well studied, there are little epidemiological data […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 July, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
A Bayesian Comparison of Frailty Instruments in Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: McIsaac, Daniel I. MD, MPH, FRCPC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 – Volume 133 – Issue 2 – p 366-373 BACKGROUND:  Frailty—a multidimensional syndrome related to age- and disease-related deficits—is a key risk factor for older surgical patients. However, it is unknown which frailty instrument most accurately predicts postoperative outcomes. Our objectives were […]

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