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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Body Mass Index Category on Body Surface Area Calculation in Children Undergoing Cardiac Procedures

AUTHORS: Nafiu, Olubukola O. MD, FRCA, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 452-461 BACKGROUND:  Many of the common equations used for body surface area determination were either introduced before the widespread prevalence of childhood obesity, contained very few children in their sample, or have not […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Chemical Hip Denervation for Inoperable Hip Fracture

AUTHORS: Kwun-Tung Ng et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 498-504 BACKGROUND:  Hip fracture is a challenging geriatric problem for the health care professionals, especially in patients with multiple comorbidities. In patients with inoperable hip fracture secondary to severe comorbid conditions, the pain can lead to significant […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Prospective, Randomized Comparison of the i-gel and the Self-Pressurized air-Q Intubating Laryngeal Airway in Elderly Anesthetized Patients

AUTHORS: Lee, Jeong Soo MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 480-487 BACKGROUND:  Age-related changes in upper airway anatomy may affect the overall performance of supraglottic airways significantly. The clinical performance of the i-gel and the self-pressurized air-Q intubating laryngeal airways with noninflatable cuffs for elderly […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Retrospective Analysis of Obstetric Intensive Care Unit Admissions Reveals Differences in Etiology for Admission Based on Mode of Conception

AUTHORS: Romano, Diana N. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2020 – Volume 130 – Issue 2 – p 436-444 BACKGROUND:  The use of in vitro fertilization is increasing. The incidence of adverse outcomes is greater for women who undergo in vitro fertilization, potentially leading to intensive care unit admission. This study aimed to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Health groups urge feds to relax opioid production limits amid coronavirus

Author: Justine Coleman The Hill Multiple health groups have banded together to urge the federal government to relax opioid production limits during the coronavirus crisis in a letter sent Tuesday. The groups, including the American Hospital Association, sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), requesting the federal agency to increase the annual quotas […]

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