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Uncategorized Published - 31 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Inflammatory Biomarker Levels After Propofol or Sevoflurane Anesthesia

AUTHORS: O’Bryan, Liam J. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: August 2021 BACKGROUND: The perioperative inflammatory response may be implicated in adverse outcomes including neurocognitive dysfunction and cancer recurrence after oncological surgery. The immunomodulatory role of anesthetic agents has been demonstrated in vitro; however, its clinical relevance is unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Benefits and Risks of Dexamethasone in Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc., F.C.A.I., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.R.C.A., F.A.H.M.S et al  Anesthesiology August 2021. Dexamethasone is a commonly used drug in anesthesia and surgery. The purported beneficial effects are diverse, especially for the prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting, but the optimal dose and the clinical implications of potential side […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
FDA warns that iPhone can interfere with implanted cardiac devices

Author: Jessica Kim Cohen Modern Healthcare Magnets in Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 12, can trigger a setting in some implantable cardiac devices that temporarily disable the devices, according to Food and Drug Administration researchers. The study, published in the journal Heart Rhythm this week, reinforces existing recommendations from the FDA urging patients to keep some consumer electronic devices […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Does chronic pain raise the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, or stroke?

Author: Beth JoJack Medical News Today Patients who reported experiencing widespread pain had an increased incidence of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke. This increased risk is independent of factors such as age, health, or sociodemographic circumstance. Researchers analyzed data from 2,464 participants of the Framingham Offspring Study Cohort, who underwent examination by health practitioners […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 August, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Error Traps in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Melissa M Masaracchia, Rani A Sunder et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Aug Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks have revolutionized the way we provide regional anesthesia. By providing effective perioperative pain control, regional anesthesia reduces opioid consumption, decreases length of stay, and increases patient/parental satisfaction. However, error traps (circumstances that lead to erroneous actions) […]

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