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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Intubation Creates Feelings of Being in a Vulnerable Situation but Cared for in Safe Hands A Qualitative Study

Authors: Kati Knudsen et al BMC Anesthesiol. 2016;16(71) Background: Awake fiberoptic intubation is an alternative procedure for securing the airway and is a recommended option when a difficult airway is expected. The aim of the present study was to describe patient experiences with this procedure. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive design was used and patients were recruited from three […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Music Use During Epidural Catheter Placement on Laboring Parturient Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction

AUTHORS: Drzymalski, Dan M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 2 – p 542–547 BACKGROUND: Although music is frequently used to promote a relaxing environment during labor and delivery, the effect of its use during the placement of neuraxial techniques is unknown. Our study sought to determine the effects […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Dynamic Ultrasound-Guided Short-Axis Needle Tip Navigation Technique for Facilitating Cannulation of Peripheral Veins in Obese Patients

Authors: Ueda, Kenichi MD, PhD; Hussey, Patrick BA Anesthesia & Analgesia: March 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 3 – p 831–833 This preliminary observational study evaluated a specific ultrasound technique for venous access. Ultrasound was utilized for navigating a needle and catheter within the vessel lumen after venopuncture. One hundred adult obese surgical patients without […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Predicting Fluid Responsiveness in Acute Liver Failure: A Prospective Study

AUTHORS: Audimoolam, Vinod Kumar MBBS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2017 – Volume 124 – Issue 2 – p 480–486 BACKGROUND: The profound hemodynamic changes seen in acute liver failure (ALF) resemble the hyperdynamic state found in the later stages of septic shock. Vasopressor support frequently is required after initial volume therapy. Markers of preload […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Opioids Common After Hospital Discharge; Storage Knowledge Poor

Authors: Ricki Lewis, PhD About 15% of a group of Medicare patients who had not used opioid medications in the previous 2 months filled opioid prescriptions within a week of hospital discharge, according to a research report published online June 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine. A second report finds “suboptimal” practices related to sharing, storing, and disposing of […]

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