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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of Connected Consciousness after Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective, International, Multicenter Cohort Study of the Isolated Forearm Technique

Authors: Robert D. Sanders, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.C.A. et al Anesthesiology 2 2017, Vol.126, 214-222. Background: The isolated forearm technique allows assessment of consciousness of the external world (connected consciousness) through a verbal command to move the hand (of a tourniquet-isolated arm) during intended general anesthesia. Previous isolated forearm technique data suggest that the incidence of connected consciousness […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Renal Perfusion, Filtration, and Oxygenation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Lukas Lannemyr, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 2 2017, Vol.126, 205-213. Background: Acute kidney injury is a common complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The authors evaluated the effects of normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass on renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate, renal oxygen consumption, and renal oxygen supply/demand relationship, i.e., renal oxygenation (primary outcome) in patients undergoing cardiac […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Prognostic Significance of Initial Blood Lactate and Base Deficit in Trauma Patients

Authors: Mathieu Raux, M.D., Ph.D. et al      Anesthesiology 3 2017, Vol.126, 522-533. Background: Initial blood lactate and base deficit have been shown to be prognostic biomarkers in trauma, but their respective performances have not been compared. Methods: Blood lactate levels and base deficit were measured at admission in trauma patients in three level 1 trauma centers. This […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes Associated with Perioperative Transfusion-associated Circulatory Overload

Authors: Leanne Clifford, B.M. et al Anesthesiology 3 2017, Vol.126, 409-418 Background: Transfusion-associated circulatory overload remains underappreciated in the perioperative environment. The authors aimed to characterize risk factors for perioperative transfusion-associated circulatory overload and better understand its impact on patient-important outcomes. Methods: In this case–control study, 163 adults undergoing noncardiac surgery who developed perioperative transfusion-associated circulatory overload were […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2017    By - Dr Clemens
Complications, Risk Factors, and Staffing Patterns for Noncardiac Surgery in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Authors: Michael R. Mathis, M.D. et al      Anesthesiology 3 2017, Vol.126, 450-460. Background: Patients with left ventricular assist devices presenting for noncardiac surgery are increasingly commonplace; however, little is known about their outcomes. Accordingly, the authors sought to determine the frequency of complications, risk factors, and staffing patterns. Methods: The authors performed a retrospective study at their […]

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