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Uncategorized Published - 28 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Moderate-to-Deep Sedation Using Target-Controlled Infusions of Propofol and Remifentanil

AUTHORS: Barends, Clemens R. M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1173-1183 BACKGROUND:  In the University Medical Center Groningen in Groningen, the Netherlands, moderate-to-deep sedation is provided by nursing staff trained and supervised by the anesthesia department using protocol-based target-controlled infusions (TCIs) of propofol and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
An Electroencephalogram Metric of Temporal Complexity Tracks Psychometric Impairment Caused by Low-dose Nitrous Oxide

Authors: Xavier C. E. Vrijdag, M.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology Newly Published on December 2020. Background Nitrous oxide produces non–γ-aminobutyric acid sedation and psychometric impairment and can be used as scientific model for understanding mechanisms of progressive cognitive disturbances. Temporal complexity of the electroencephalogram may be a sensitive indicator of these effects. This study measured psychometric […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Managing Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Obstetrics

Radius Anesthesia Blog  Prevention and management of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension is essential for preventing complications in the perioperative/peripartum period. In 2018, an international consensus statement was published that detailed guidelines for managing hypotension related to neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean sections. In summary, the publication recommended the following: vasopressors should be used routinely and preemptively, alpha-agonist drugs such as phenylephrine are preferred as first-line agent due to abundance of data on their use, left uterine displacement […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression on Inpatient Wards Using Continuous Capnography and Oximetry

AUTHORS: Khanna, Ashish K. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 4 – p 1012-1024 BACKGROUND:  Opioid-related adverse events are a serious problem in hospitalized patients. Little is known about patients who are likely to experience opioid-induced respiratory depression events on the general care floor and may benefit from improved […]

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