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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperatively Acquired Weakness

AUTHORS: Lachmann, Gunnar MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2019 BACKGROUND: Skeletal muscle failure in critical illness (intensive care unit-acquired weakness) is a well-known complication developing early during intensive care unit stay. However, muscle weakness during the perioperative setting has not yet been investigated. METHODS: We performed a subgroup investigation of a prospective observational trial to investigate […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Open Epigastric Hernia Repair

AUTHORS: Abu Elyazed et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2019 – Volume 129 – Issue 1 – p 235-240 BACKGROUND: Hernia repair is associated with considerable postoperative pain. We studied the analgesic efficacy of bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing open midline epigastric hernia repair (T6–T9). METHODS: Sixty patients 18–65 years of age were […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Hypertonic Saline in Human Sepsis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

AUTHORS: Orbegozo, Diego MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 6 – p 1175-1184 The role of hypertonic saline in sepsis remains unclear because clinical data are limited and the balance between beneficial and adverse effects is not well defined. In this systematic literature review, we searched PubMed and Embase […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Healthcare Virtual Reality Improves Tolerance of Local Anesthesia

The use of healthcare virtual reality can improve patients’ tolerance of local anesthesia for orthopedic procedures and reduce the need for intravenous sedation by at least 50 percent, according to a study by researchers at Brussels-based CUB Erasmus Hospital. By Fred Donovan HIT Infrastructure Xtelligent Healthcare Media   The use of healthcare virtual reality (VR) can […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 July, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
How antioxidants can hasten the spread of lung cancer

By Catharine Paddock PhD Medical News Today A few years ago, scientists in Sweden sparked a heated debate when they published research suggesting that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin E, could make cancer more invasive. Their revelations challenged the belief that antioxidants can help fight cancer. New research shows how antioxidants fuel the spread of […]

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