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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Retrospective Study to Evaluate the Effect of Concentration of Hypertonic Saline on Efficacy and Safety of Epidural Adhesiolysis

AUTHORS: Choi, Eun Joo MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 2021–2029 BACKGROUND: Percutaneous epidural adhesiolysis (PEA) is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to relieve low back and/or lower limb pain secondary to adhesions or scarring in the epidural space that is refractory to conservative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Postoperative Respiratory Monitoring by Acoustic and Transthoracic Impedance Technologies in Pediatric Patients at Risk of Respiratory Depression

AUTHORS: Patino, Mario MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 1937–1942 BACKGROUND: In children, postoperative respiratory rate (RR) monitoring by transthoracic impedance (TI), capnography, and manual counting has limitations. The rainbow acoustic monitor (RAM) measures continuous RR noninvasively by a different methodology. Our primary aim was to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Prophylactic Pentazocine Reduces the Incidence of Pruritus After Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia With Opioids: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

AUTHORS: Hirabayashi, Masato MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: June 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 6 – p 1930–1934 BACKGROUND: The incidence of pruritus after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia with opioids is high, ranging from 50% to 100%. Pruritus is difficult to prevent; however, pentazocine has been shown to be an effective treatment. Despite […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
SIRS Trial Finds Methylprednisolone Does Not Reduce Post-op Delirium in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Given the important role that inflammation may play in the development of postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass, researchers have long been on the hunt for an agent to stop this destructive process and aid recovery in affected patients. Yet, according to an analysis of the SIRS (Steroids In caRdiac Surgery) trial, that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Risk of Stroke May Double in Women With Migraine History

Stroke preventive measures should be considered in women with a history of migraine headache. Women with a history of migraine headache face a more than 2-fold increased risk of stroke, according to data presented at the 2016 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. In order to better examine the long-term risk of cardiovascular […]

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