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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of postural headache after lumbar puncture requiring epidural blood patch

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Warren Chang, Ajla Kadribegic et al. Neuroradiol J. 2021 Mar 8 PURPOSE A common complication of lumbar puncture (LP) is postural headaches. Epidural blood patches are recommended if patients fail conservative management. Owing to a perceived increase in the number of post-lumbar puncture headaches (PLPHs) requiring epidural blood patches at a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Phrenic Nerve Block at the Azygos Vein Level Versus Sham Block for Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

AUTHORS: Kimura Kuroiwa, Kaori MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 16, 2020 – Volume – Issue – 10.1213 BACKGROUND: Ipsilateral shoulder pain (ISP) is a common problem after pulmonary surgery. We hypothesized that phrenic nerve block (PNB) at the azygos vein level, near the location of the surgical operation, would be effective for reducing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Rapid Sequence Induction With a Standard Intubation Dose of Rocuronium After Magnesium Pretreatment Compared With Succinylcholine

AUTHORS: Czarnetzki, Christoph MD, MBA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 17, 2020 – Volume – Issue – 10.1213 BACKGROUND: Succinylcholine remains the muscle relaxant of choice for rapid sequence induction (RSI) but has many adverse effects. High-dose rocuronium bromide may be an alternative to succinylcholine for RSI but recovery times are nearly doubled compared with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Preoperative Statin Use and Respiratory Complications After Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Komatsu, Ryu MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 28, 2020 – Volume – Issue – 10.1213 BACKGROUND: Statins possess pleiotropic effects, which potentially benefit noncardiovascular conditions. Previous work suggests that statins reduce inflammation and prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome and infections. However, there is a paucity of data regarding potential benefits of statins […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 April, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
How early marijuana use affects the heart later in life

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Young, healthy adults who smoke marijuana may face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life, according to new findings published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. “This is an exciting field of research given the ubiquity of cannabis use and the knowledge gap that exists, it’s a […]

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