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Uncategorized Published - 15 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Undetected Pain Common in Teens With Eating Disorders

Although eating disorders and chronic pain may occur with comparable severity, eating disorders tend to go undetected for twice as long in adolescents who are also experiencing chronic pain, perhaps compromising effective treatment. With Leslie A. Sim, PhD, LP and commentary by Alix Timko, PhD Adolescents who present with chronic pain may also have an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine and Risk for Perioperative Ischemic Stroke

Authors: Timm FP et al., BMJ 2017 Jan 10; 356:i6635 Surgical patients with migraine, particularly those with aura, are at increased risk for perioperative ischemic stroke and postsurgical 30-day hospital readmission. To explore the association of migraine with perioperative stroke and 30-day hospital readmission, investigators reviewed prospective hospital registry data for all patients who underwent surgery under […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
A Case Report From the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System

ASA Monitor 02 2017, Vol.81, 42-43. Review of unusual patient care experiences is a cornerstone of medical education. Each month, the AQI-AIRS Steering Committee abstracts a patient history submitted to the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) and authors a discussion of the safety and human factors challenges involved. Real-life case histories often include multiple clinical decisions, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Communication Failures in Medical Malpractice – Lessons Learned From the CRICO Strategies’ Comparative Benchmarking System

Authors: Mazen Maktabi, M.B.B.Ch.; Gretchen Ruoff, M.P.H., CPHRM ASA Monitor 02 2017, Vol.81, 20-22. Clear communication of clinical information is an essential component of delivering safe and effective medical care, whether in emergency departments, critical care areas, operating rooms or patient wards. Inadequate communication of information is a major contributor to preventable medical errors.   The average 500-bed heath care […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Propofol Might Be Better than Midazolam for Emergency Department Procedural Sedation

Authors: Lameijer H et al., Am J Emerg Med 2017 Jan 3; In a retrospective cohort study, propofol was more effective than midazolam and just as safe. Propofol and midazolam are each commonly used for procedural sedation in the emergency department (ED). To compare their efficacy and safety, investigators reviewed a convenience sample of procedural sedations performed […]

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