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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
High-Intensity Laser Therapy Improves Chronic Pain, Reduces Opioid Dependence

Scientific evidence has been accumulating over the last 10 years regarding the usefulness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) for the treatment of a variety of acute and chronic pain syndromes. This nonpharmacologic therapy may also prove to be an effective approach for reducing dependence on prescription opioid medication, thereby helping to resolve the current opioid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Management of 1-Lung Ventilation—Variation and Trends in Clinical Practice: A Report From the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group

AUTHORS: Colquhoun, Douglas, A., MB ChB, MSc, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2018 – Volume 126 – Issue 2 – p 495–502 BACKGROUND: Lung-protective ventilation (LPV) has been demonstrated to improve clinical outcomes in surgical patients. There are very limited data on the current use of LPV for patients undergoing 1-lung ventilation (1LV) despite evidence […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 May, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Surgical Attire Joint Statement Released

The American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST), the Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS); and The Joint Commission (TJC) met on February 27, 2018, to review […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 May, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
General Anesthesia Imposes Negative Effects on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Regulation in Patients With a History of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy

AUTHORS: Zheng, Gang, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 6 – p 2056–2062 BACKGROUND: Head and neck radiation therapy (HNRT) impairs baroreflex sensitivity, and it may potentiate the effects of anesthetics on heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) regulation. Currently, the impacts of HNRT on HR and BP under […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 May, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Pulse Oximetry and Capnography Monitoring for Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Adverse Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

AUTHORS: Lam, Thach, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: December 2017 – Volume 125 – Issue 6 – p 2019–2029 BACKGROUND: Death and anoxic brain injury from unrecognized postoperative respiratory depression (PORD) is a serious concern for patient safety. The American Patient Safety Foundation has called for continuous electronic monitoring for all patients receiving opioids in the […]

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