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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
New Nonopioid for Post-Surgical Pain Reduction Granted FDA Approval

Pharmacy Times Officials with the FDA have approved bupivacaine solution (Posimir; DURECT Corporation) for infiltration use in adults. The drug is a novel, nonopioid, sustained-release local analgesic indicated for use as postsurgical analgesia for up to 72 hours following arthroscopic subacromial decompression. It is administered into the subacromial space under direct arthroscopic visualization. “The first 72 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Morbidity in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Nasr, Viviane G. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 5 – p 1607-1615 BACKGROUND:  Utilizing the intrinsic surgical risk (ISR) and the patient’s chronic and acute conditions, this study aims to develop and validate a comprehensive predictive model of perioperative morbidity in children undergoing noncardiac surgery. METHODS: […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Allogeneic Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Wound Infections

AUTHORS: Yuan, Yuchen MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 5 – p 1573-1581 BACKGROUND:  It remains unclear whether the benefits of performing perioperative allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion outweigh the risks of postoperative wound infection. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of perioperative RBC […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
The Median Effective Dose of One Intravenous Bolus of Oxycodone for Postoperative Analgesia After Myomectomy and Hysterectomy With Local Ropivacaine Wound Infiltration: An Up–Down Dose-Finding Study

AUTHORS: Yu, Wantong MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 5 – p 1599-1606 BACKGROUND:  Oxycodone has been shown to be an effective analgesic for early postoperative analgesia, especially for abdominal operations associated with severe visceral pain. However, the dose needed varies depending on the operation and application of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 February, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Pupillometry With Surgical Pleth Index Monitoring on Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Nociception During Propofol–Remifentanil Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Kim, Jong Hae MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 5 – p 1589-1598 BACKGROUND:  Intraoperative monitoring with pupillometry has shown promising results for nociception/antinociception balance monitoring. However, its benefits in clinical practice remain unproven. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative pupillometry […]

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