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Uncategorized Published - 15 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Subanesthetic ketamine infusions for the management of pediatric pain in non‐critical care settings:

Authors: Melissa M. Masaracchia et al Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Background Guidelines issued by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine suggest that ketamine infusions for acute pain management are advantageous as a primary treatment or as an opioid adjunct. Despite significant data regarding its use in adult patients, there remains a paucity of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid prescribing and use drop significantly after state imposes regulations

Study results find drastic reduction in the quantity of opioids prescribed and used but no signs of inadequate pain management AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS A state-mandated policy restricting opioid prescriptions along with increased public awareness and education about the opioid epidemic preceded drastic reductions in opioid prescribing and use for surgical patients at the University […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Profound Lip and Tongue Swelling After Anesthesia Induction

Authors: Stephen Richardson, MD et al Anesthesiology News Abstract We report profound lip and tongue swelling and hypotension in a 71-year-old woman after anesthesia induction. There was no bronchospasm, urticaria, or rash, so anaphylaxis was not initially suspected. She was treated with phenylephrine, ephedrine and boluses of fluid. When hypotension was refractory to these interventions, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Surgery Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Babies whose mothers underwent surgery before pregnancy have an increased risk of opioid withdrawal symptoms at birth, according to a study published in CMAJ. “Use of opioids for pain control after surgery may increase the risk of opioid dependence in women and withdrawal in their newborns,” said Nathalie Auger, MD, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Deadly Staph Infections Remain Threat in Hospitals and Communities

Author: Thomas Rosenthal Anesthesiology News Staph infections were associated with almost 20,000 deaths in health care and community settings in 2017, according to the CDC. An estimated 119,247 people suffered from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MssA), with a total of 19,832 associated deaths from both infections, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report released by […]

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