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Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone on the Regression of Isobaric Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Guay, Juliane MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 6 – p e100-e103 The effect of intravenous dexamethasone on the regression of sensory and motor block after isobaric bupivacaine spinal anesthesia is unknown. We conducted a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial on 60 patients who received intravenously either placebo […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Spending on illicit drugs in US nears $150 billion annually

Science Daily Spending on cannabis, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine by Americans reached nearly $150 billion in 2016, with a large proportion of spending coming from the small share of people who use drugs on a daily or near-daily basis, according to a new RAND Corporation report. Researchers estimate that from 2006 to 2016, the total […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Ability of a New Smartphone Pulse Pressure Variation and Cardiac Output Application to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Joosten, Alexandre MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 6 – p 1145-1151 BACKGROUND: Pulse pressure variation (PPV) can be used to predict fluid responsiveness in anesthetized patients receiving controlled mechanical ventilation but usually requires dedicated advanced monitoring. Capstesia (Galenic App, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) is a novel smartphone application that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Doctors are more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day — or if appointments run late

By JACQUELYN CORLEY STAT After seeing dozens of patients in a hectic and long day in the clinic, when a doctor is faced with another patient in pain, it may be easiest to prescribe opioids and move on to the next one. New research suggests that doctors who practice with this habit could be contributing to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 September, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Risk for Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism Following Surgery

AUTHORS: Nemeth B et al. JAMA Netw Open 2019 May 10 Patients with prior VTEs have 5% risk for recurrence by 6 months after major surgery, even if they receive recommended postoperative anticoagulation. In patients undergoing surgery, does having a previous non–surgery-related venous thromboembolism (VTE, i.e., deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) augment risk for postoperative […]

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