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Uncategorized Published - 26 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesia and Sedation Requirements in Mechanically Ventilated Trauma Patients With Acute, Preinjury Use of Cocaine and/or Amphetamines

AUTHORS: Kram, Bridgette PharmD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 782–788 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine whether mechanically ventilated trauma patients with a positive urine drug screen (UDS) for cocaine and/or amphetamines have different opioid analgesic and sedative requirements compared with similar patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of Opioid Analgesic Efficacy by Measurement of Pupillary Unrest

AUTHORS: Neice, Andrew E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 915–921 BACKGROUND: Pupillary unrest under ambient light (PUAL) is the fluctuation in pupil diameter in time around a mean value. PUAL is augmented by light and diminished by administration of opioids. We hypothesized that, because pupillary […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide Measurements in Women Receiving Intrathecal Morphine for Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Observational Study

AUTHORS: Bauchat, Jeanette R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 872–878 BACKGROUND: Neuraxial morphine is the most commonly used analgesic technique after cesarean delivery. The incidence of respiratory depression is reported to be very low (0%–1.2%) in this patient population as measured by pulse oximetry and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of a High-Rate Versus a Low-Rate Oxytocin Infusion for Maintaining Uterine Contractility During Elective Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

AUTHORS: Duffield, Adrienne MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 857–862 BACKGROUND: Oxytocin is routinely used as prophylaxis against uterine atony. During elective cesarean delivery (CD), an oxytocin bolus is used to initiate adequate uterine tone, followed by an oxytocin infusion to maintain uterine contractility. However, it […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Increased Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Women in the United States

AUTHORS: Siddiqui, Maryam MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 879–886 BACKGROUND: Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States. Despite a higher socioeconomic status, AAPI women experience higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. METHODS: Using the National Inpatient Sample, we […]

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