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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Current Status of Neuromuscular Reversal and Monitoring: Posttetanic Neuromonitoring and Other Considerations

Authors: Hilary P. Grocott, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.S.E. Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 723-724. To the Editor: The recent comprehensive review article by Drs. Brull and Kopman1 outlines the challenges and opportunities of the current status of neuromuscular reversal and monitoring. Their superlative and informative review is clearly destined to be a go-to reference on the subject. Importantly, it […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Combining Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Clinical Decision-making Lacks Vision

Authors: Michael W. Manning, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 720-721. To the Editor: We read with interest the study by Roshanov et al.1  comparing outcomes in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, following the withholding or continuing of an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEi) or Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB). Although this was a large and comprehensive retrospective […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Nerve Blocks and Length of Stay?

Authors: Henrik Kehlet, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 718. To the Editor: McIsaac et al.1  recently published their population-based cohort study on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in relation to the use of peripheral nerve blocks. The primary outcome was length of stay (LOS), and they concluded that nerve blocks reduced LOS (risk ratio = […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Peripheral Nerve Block on Length of Stay after Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Jung-Won Hwang, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 10 2017, Vol.127, 718-719. To the Editor: We read the article by McIsaac et al.1  with great interest. The authors should be commended for attempting to estimate the effects of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) on healthcare resource use. These efforts could decrease the cost of health care without compromising patient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Intrapartum Magnesium Administration and the Incidence of Maternal Fever: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study

Authors: Elizabeth M. S. Lange, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on September 7, 2017. Background: Intrapartum maternal fever is associated with several adverse neonatal outcomes. Intrapartum fever can be infectious or inflammatory in etiology. Increases in interleukin 6 and other inflammatory markers are associated with maternal fever. Magnesium has been shown to attenuate interleukin 6–mediated fever in […]

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