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Uncategorized Published - 9 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Prospective Study of Chronic Pain after Thoracic Surgery

Authors: Emine Ozgur Bayman, Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2017, Vol.126, 938-951. Background: The goal of this study was to detect the predictors of chronic pain at 6 months after thoracic surgery from a comprehensive evaluation of demographic, psychosocial, and surgical factors. Methods: Thoracic surgery patients were enrolled 1 week before surgery and followed up 6 months postsurgery […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Cardiac Surgery: Incidence and Risk Factors in the United States from the National Inpatient Sample 1998 to 2013

Authors: Daniel S. Rubin, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2017, Vol.126, 810-821. Background: Ischemic optic neuropathy is the most common form of perioperative visual loss, with highest incidence in cardiac and spinal fusion surgery. To date, potential risk factors have been identified in cardiac surgery by only small, single-institution studies. To determine the preoperative risk factors for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Nebulization of Antiinfective Agents in Invasively Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Candela Solé-Lleonart, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2017, Vol.126, 890-908. Background: Nebulization of antiinfective agents is a common but unstandardized practice in critically ill patients. Methods: A systematic review of 1,435 studies was performed in adults receiving invasive mechanical ventilation. Two different administration strategies (adjunctive and substitute) were considered clinically relevant. Inclusion was restricted to studies using […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Causes and Characteristics of Death in Intensive Care Units: A Prospective Multicenter Study

Authors: Jean-Christophe Orban, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2017, Vol.126, 882-889 Background: Different modes of death are described in selected populations, but few data report the characteristics of death in a general intensive care unit population. This study analyzed the causes and characteristics of death of critically ill patients and compared anticipated death patients to unexpected […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 May, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Intraoperative Methadone in Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Controlled Trial

Authors: Glenn S. Murphy, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 5 2017, Vol.126, 822-833. Background: Patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery often experience severe pain during the first three postoperative days. The aim of this parallel-group randomized trial was to assess the effect of the long-duration opioid methadone on postoperative analgesic requirements, pain scores, and patient satisfaction after complex spine […]

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