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Uncategorized Published - 8 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Tetrodotoxin, Epinephrine, and Chemical Permeation Enhancer Combinations in Peripheral Nerve Blockade

AUTHORS: Santamaria, Claudia M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 1804–1812 BACKGROUND: Chemical permeation enhancers (CPEs) have the potential to improve nerve blockade by site 1 sodium channel blockers such as tetrodotoxin (TTX). Here, we investigated the efficacy and toxicity of CPE-enhanced nerve blockade across a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Optimizing Anesthesia-Related Waste Disposal in the Operating Room: A Brief Report.

AUTHORS: Hubbard, Richard M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 21, 2017 Misappropriation of noncontaminated waste into regulated medical waste (RMW) containers is a source of added expense to health care facilities. The operating room is a significant contributor to RMW waste production. This study sought to determine whether disposing of anesthesia-related waste in standard […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Prospective, Randomized, Clinical Trial on the Effects of a Valveless Trocar on Respiratory Mechanics During Robotic Radical Cystectomy: A Pilot Study

AUTHORS: Covotta, Marco MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 1794–1801 BACKGROUND: Prolonged pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg positioning for robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) are essential for optimizing visualization of the operative field, although they worsen hemodynamic and respiratory function. Our hypothesis is that the use of a valveless […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Intrathecal Morphine Versus Extended-Release Epidural Morphine for Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion

AUTHORS: Cohen, Mindy MD, FAAP et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 2030–2037 BACKGROUND: Posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis is one of the most painful elective pediatric surgeries. Good postoperative pain control allows early ambulation and return of ability to tolerate oral intake. Options for analgesia in this […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid Addiction Increases Likelihood of Death Tenfold in General Healthcare Settings

People who are addicted to opioids and receiving their medical care in a general health care setting were more than 10 times as likely to die during a 4-year period than people without substance abuse problems, according to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The findings suggest that healthcare systems should have […]

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