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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Median Effective Volume of 0.5% Ropivacaine for Ultrasound-guided Costoclavicular Block

Authors: Anu Kewlani, M.D.et al Anesthesiology April 2021, Vol. 134, 617–625. Background The median effective dose of ropivacaine required for producing an effective costoclavicular block has not yet been determined. The authors conducted this dose-finding study with the objective of determining the median effective dose of 0.5% ropivacaine required to produce a successful costoclavicular block for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials of Neuraxial, Intravenous, and Inhalational Anesthesia for External Cephalic Version

AUTHORS: Hao, Qingzhong MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1800-1811 BACKGROUND:  External cephalic version (ECV) is a frequently performed obstetric procedure for fetal breech presentation to avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial, intravenous, and inhalational anesthetic techniques have been studied to reduce maternal discomfort caused by […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Preoperative Gum Chewing on Sore Throat After General Anesthesia With a Supraglottic Airway Device

AUTHORS: Wang, Tingting MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1864-1871 BACKGROUND:  Postoperative sore throat (POST) is not uncommon after general anesthesia with a supraglottic airway (SGA) device. Although it was reported that some pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures can reduce POST, because of limitations and variable […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Half of U.S. adults over 75 use aspirin, statins, study finds

By Brian P. Dunleavy  (0) By Brian P. Dunleavy UPI Many older adults may be using aspirin and statin drugs, despite limited benefits and side effects, a new study has found. Roughly half of all adults age 75 and older in the United States take aspirin or a statin to prevent the onset of heart […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 March, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Musculoskeletal Trauma in Critically Injured Patients: Factors Leading to Delayed Operative Fixation and Multiple Organ Failure

AUTHORS: Richards, Justin E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 6 – p 1781-1788 BACKGROUND:  Musculoskeletal injuries are common following trauma and variables that are associated with late femur fracture fixation are important to perioperative management. Furthermore, the association of late fracture fixation and multiple organ failure (MOF) […]

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