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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Authors: Sophia Margareta Brixel, M.D. et al Anesthesiology May 2021, Vol. 134, 722–733. Background Pain management is important for ensuring early mobilization after hip arthroplasty; however, the optimal components remain controversial. Recently, the quadratus lumborum block has been proposed as an analgesic option. The current study tested the hypothesis that the posterior quadratus lumborum block […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Inconsistent relationship between depth of sedation and intensive care outcome

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Leanne M Aitken, Kalliopi Kydonaki et al. Thorax. 2021 Apr 15 PURPOSE To determine the effect of depth of sedation on intensive care mortality, duration of mechanical ventilation, and other clinically important outcomes. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Neurons in the Nonhuman Primate Amygdala and Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex Signal Aversive Memory Formation under Sedation

Authors: Nir Samuel, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology May 2021, Vol. 134, 734–747. Background Anesthetics aim to prevent memory of unpleasant experiences. The amygdala and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex participate in forging emotional and valence-driven memory formation. It was hypothesized that this circuitry maintains its role under sedation. Methods Two nonhuman primates underwent aversive tone–odor […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols improve time to return to intended oncology treatment following interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced gynecologic cancers

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Joan Isabelle Tankou, Olivia Foley et al. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2021 Apr 15 OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine whether the implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is associated with earlier return to intended oncology treatment following interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced gynecologic cancers. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Added value of subjective assessed functional capacity before non-cardiac surgery in predicting postoperative myocardial injury

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Marije Marsman, Judith A R van Waes et al. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2021 Apr 23; 28(3): 262-269 BACKGROUND Functional capacity is used as an indicator for cardiac testing before non-cardiac surgery and is often performed subjectively. However, the value of subjectively estimated functional capacity in predicting cardiac complications is under […]

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