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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Blind intubation through an i-gel® in the prone position

AUTHORS: Maarten van Dijck, Bernard M Houweling et al. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2020 Nov 22 Accidental extubation in the prone position is a medical emergency in which quick and low resource demanding airway management is required. Regaining oxygenation is the primary goal, but sometimes intubation may be required to regain oxygenation. Blind intubation through an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Persistent symptoms of COVID-19 in one-third of cases

By Denise Baez DG Alerts Symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can persist and result in prolonged illness, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Our study shows persistence of symptoms in a third of ambulatory patients 30 to 45 days after diagnosis even if we assume that those lost to follow-up […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Complications and success rates of subclavian vein catheterization depending on experience

AUTHORS: Johannes Schulz, Axel Scholler et al. Anaesthesist. 2020 Nov 24 BACKGROUND The infraclavicular puncture of the subclavian vein is a standard procedure for anesthetists. Meanwhile the literature and recommendations are clear and the use of real-time ultrasound guidance is the standard procedure; however, anesthetists will always get into special circumstances were they have to use […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Efficacy of “Burst” and Tonic (500 Hz) Spinal Cord Stimulation Patterns

AUTHORS: Sam Eldabe, Rui Duarte et al. Neuromodulation. 2020 Nov 29 OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy in reducing pain intensity in adult subjects suffering from chronic back and leg pain of burst (BST) and tonic sub-threshold stimulation at 500 Hz (T500) vs. sham stimulation delivered by a spinal cord […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Post-Cesarean Opioid Use after Implementation of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol

AUTHORS: Caitlin A MacGregor, Mark Neerhof et al. Am J Perinatol. 2020 Dec 2 OBJECTIVE  This study aimed to evaluate whether implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is associated with lower maternal opioid use after cesarean delivery (CD). STUDY DESIGN  We performed a pre- and postimplementation (PRE and POST, respectively) study of […]

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