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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Noninvasive Blood Pressure Determination in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients

Authors: David W. Barbara, M.D.; Troy G. Seelhammer, M.D.; William J. Mauermann, M.D. Anesthesiology 11 2017, Vol.127, 902-903. To the Editor: We read with great interest the intriguing study by Mathis et al.1 involving 702 noncardiac procedures performed in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). We commend the authors for their work in this important area and share their […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
When Managing Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery, Less Is Not More

Authors: Robert E. Freundlich, M.D., M.S.; Adam J. Kingeter, M.D. Anesthesiology 11 2017, Vol.127, 901-902. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000001852 To the Editor: We read with great interest the manuscript in the March 2017 issue of Anesthesiology by Mathis et al.1  that provided an overview of the authors’ experiences managing patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) who were undergoing noncardiac surgery. We would […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Insulin for Perioperative Glucose Control: Settled Science?

Authors: Rebecca Gerlach, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.; Avery Tung, M.D., F.C.C.M. Anesthesiology 11 2017, Vol.127, 899-900. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000001845 To the Editor: We read with interest the recent Clinical Concepts and Commentary article on perioperative glucose control.1  However, we worry that it overstates available evidence with respect to the benefit/risk ratio of using insulin to target specific intraoperative glucose levels in patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
“Loose Lips Are Actually Good”

Authors: Charles W. Buffington, M.D.; Cynthia M. Q. Wells, M.D.; Ryan J. Soose, M.D. Anesthesiology 11 2017, Vol.127, 897. To the Editor: We compliment Sato et al.1 on their recent article concerning mask ventilation during the induction of general anesthesia. A prominent feature of this study is the occurrence of expiratory flow limitation during positive pressure ventilation in 29% of subjects. This […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 November, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Rocuronium Onset May Affect Mask Ventilation

Authors: Lei Wang, M.D.; Lingxin Wei, M.D. Anesthesiology 11 2017, Vol.127, 896-897. To the Editor: With great interest, we read the article by Sato et al.,1  which reports the influences of obstructive sleep apnea on mask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia by comparing patients with or without sleep-disordered breathing.In addition to the limitations described in the discussion, we […]

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