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Uncategorized Published - 18 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Block on Surgical Conditions and Postoperative Respiratory Function in Bariatric Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized, Double Blind Clinical Trial

AUTHORS: Baete, Sam MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1469–1475 BACKGROUND: In recent literature, it has been suggested that deep neuromuscular block (NMB) improves surgical conditions during laparoscopy; however, the evidence supporting this statement is limited, and this was not investigated in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Moreover, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Implementation of Preoperative and Postoperative Care Elements of a Perioperative Surgical Home Model on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty or Knee Arthroplasty

AUTHORS: Vetter, Thomas R. MD, MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1450–1458 BACKGROUND: The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) seeks to remedy the currently highly fragmented and expensive perioperative care in the United States. The 2 specific aims of this health services research study were to assess […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Intermediate-Acting Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Risk of Postoperative 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality, and Long-term Survival

AUTHORS: Bronsert, Michael R. PhD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1476–1483 BACKGROUND: Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs (NNMBDs) are commonly used as an adjunct to general anesthesia. Residual blockade is common, but its potential adverse effects are incompletely known. This study was designed to assess the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Topical Ropivacaine in Prevention of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Adults

AUTHORS; Tolska, Hanna Kaisa MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1459–1466 BACKGROUND: Post-tonsillectomy pain is 1 of the most intense postoperative pain conditions. However, optimal and sufficient postoperative analgesic treatment remains unclear. We investigated the effect of topical ropivacaine for post-tonsillectomy pain in 160 adult outpatient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 August, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Recombinant Factor VIIa Is Associated With Increased Thrombotic Complications in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Downey, Laura MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 5 – p 1431–1436 BACKGROUND: Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) is routinely used as an off-label hemostatic agent in children undergoing cardiac surgery. Despite evidence that rFVIIa use is associated with an increased incidence of thrombotic complications in adult cardiac surgery, […]

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