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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Is Tube Thermosoftening Helpful for Videolaryngoscope-Guided Nasotracheal Intubation?

AUTHORS: Kim, Eun Mi MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 812-818 BACKGROUND: Thermosoftening of the endotracheal tube (ETT) and telescoping the ETT into a rubber catheter have been suggested as a method for reducing epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation (NTI). However, thermosoftening technique is known to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks Compared to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia After Midline Laparotomy

AUTHORS: Sondekoppam, Rakesh V. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 855-863 BACKGROUND: Bilateral paravertebral block (PVB) is a suitable alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) for abdominal surgeries. This randomized clinical trial aims to determine if PVB is noninferior to TEA in terms of analgesia after […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Feasibility and Rationale for Incorporating Frailty and Cognitive Screening Protocols in a Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic

AUTHORS: Amini, Shawna MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 830-838 BACKGROUND: Advanced age, frailty, low education level, and impaired cognition are generally reported to be associated with postoperative cognitive complications. To translate research findings into hospital-wide preoperative assessment clinical practice, we examined the feasibility of implementing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Initial Postoperative Hemoglobin Values and Clinical Outcomes in Transfused Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Will, Nicholas D. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 3 – p 819-829 BACKGROUND: Intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is common, yet transfusion strategies remain controversial as pretransfusion hemoglobin triggers are difficult to utilize during acute bleeding. Alternatively, postoperative hemoglobin values may provide useful information regarding transfusion […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Local anesthetic pain catheters to reduce opioids use in massive weight loss patients undergoing abdominoplasty

Authors: Salvatore Giordano et al Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Nov 2019 Background Abdominoplasty is a common procedure for anatomical restoration of lower abdominal skin with a continuously increasing annual number of procedures performed. The significance of postoperative pain management is of crucial importance in patient’s perspective and also to ensure the achievement […]

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