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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
US-Born Residents More Than Five Times Likely To Use Prescription Opioids Than New Immigrants

The longer immigrants live in the United States, the more likely they are to use prescription opioids—a fact that contradicts popular views linking wealth and health, and suggests that American culture is uniquely favorable toward prescribing opioids. A new study from the University of Michigan and Dartmouth University found that in an adjusted analysis, immigrants […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Ventilator Mode Does Not Influence Blood Loss or Transfusion Requirements During Major Spine Surgery

AUTHORS: Dunn, Lauren K. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 17, 2019 BACKGROUND: Blood loss during adult spinal deformity surgery is multifactorial. Anesthetic-related factors, such as mode of mechanical ventilation, may contribute to intraoperative blood loss. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of ventilator mode and ventilator parameters on intraoperative blood […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Major Neurologic Complications Associated With Postdural Puncture Headache in Obstetrics

AUTHORS: Guglielminotti, Jean MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: November 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 5 – p 1328-1336 BACKGROUND: Increased risks of cerebral venous thrombosis or subdural hematoma, bacterial meningitis, persistent headache, and persistent low back pain are suggested in obstetric patients with postdural puncture headache (PDPH). Acute postpartum pain such as PDPH […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Trials Focusing on Prevention and Treatment of Delirium After Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Marina Pieri, MD  et al Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Oct 2019 Background Delirium after cardiac surgery is associated with adverse outcomes, including prolonged hospital stay, prolonged intensive care unit stay, and increased mortality. Effective preventive interventions and treatments still are largely unknown. Aim This systematic review aimed to gather and summarize the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 November, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Retroclavicular vs Infraclavicular block for brachial plexus anesthesia

Authors: Andrés Felipe Gil Blanco et al BMC Anesthesiology volume 19, Article number: 193 (2019) Background The coracoid approach is a simple method to perform ultrasound-guided brachial plexus regional anesthesia (RA) but its simplicity is counterbalanced by a difficult needle visualization. We hypothesized that the retroclavicular (RCB) approach is not longer to perform when compared to the coracoid (ICB) approach, […]

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