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Uncategorized Published - 29 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Lung Re-Transplantation Is Feasible in Carefully Selected Older Patients With CLAD

Author: Eric Ramos DG News Lung re-transplantation is a feasible treatment option for carefully selected patients with chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), regardless of age, according to a study presented at the 2020 Virtual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). “We performed a retrospective analysis of our patients who underwent lung re-transplantation between […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Prophylactic Cefazolin Dosing in Women With Body Mass Index >35 kg·m−2 Undergoing Cesarean Delivery

AUTHORS: Eley, Victoria A. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 1 – p 199-207 BACKGROUND:  Obesity is a risk factor for surgical site infection after cesarean delivery. There is inadequate pharmacokinetic data available regarding prophylactic cefazolin dosing in obese pregnant women. We aimed to describe the plasma and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
What are the differences between oxycodone and OxyContin?

Author: Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. Medical News Today Oxycodone and OxyContin are two prescription medications that contain the same active ingredient: oxycodone. Oxycodone is an immediate-release tablet, whereas OxyContin is an extended-release formulation. Doctors prescribe these medications for treating and managing pain. Oxycodone and OxyContin are part of the narcotic family of medicines, so they are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Complications Associated With the Anesthesia Transport of Pediatric Patients

AUTHORS: Haydar, Bishr MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2020 – Volume 131 – Issue 1 – p 245-254 BACKGROUND: Transporting patients under anesthesia care incurs numerous potential risks, especially for those with critical illness. The purpose of this study is to identify and report all pediatric anesthesia transport-associated adverse events from a preexisting […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Older males recovering from COVID-19 may have best plasma to treat it

Author: Timothy Huzar Medical News Today A new study has found higher numbers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in older males who required hospitalization for COVID-19. Scientists have found that being hospitalized with COVID-19, as well as being male and of older age, increases the chances of a person having high plasma levels of antibodies that can […]

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