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Uncategorized Published - 27 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Withholding versus Continuing Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers before Noncardiac Surgery: An Analysis of the Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patIents cOhort evaluatioN Prospective Cohort

Authors: Pavel S. Roshanov, M.D., M.Sc. et al    Anesthesiology 1 2017, Vol.126, 16-27. Background: The effect on cardiovascular outcomes of withholding angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers in chronic users before noncardiac surgery is unknown. Methods: In this international prospective cohort study, the authors analyzed data from 14,687 patients (including 4,802 angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Outcomes and Management in Pediatric Complex Cranial Vault Reconstruction: A Multicenter Study from the Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group

Authors: Paul A. Stricker, M.D. et al         Anesthesiology published on December 15, 2016 Background: The Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group established the Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Perioperative Registry to elucidate practices and outcomes in children with craniosynostosis undergoing complex cranial vault reconstruction and inform quality improvement efforts. The aim of this study is to determine perioperative management, outcomes, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Merry Christmas Holiday

There will be no posts today in honor of Christmas.

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Uncategorized Published - 25 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
MERRY CHRISTMAS

I want to wish all of our followers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Uncategorized Published - 23 December, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Safety of Perioperative Glucocorticoids in Elective Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Andrew J. Toner, F.R.C.A. et al        Anesthesiology published on December 8, 2016. Background: Glucocorticoids are increasingly used perioperatively, principally to prevent nausea and vomiting. Safety concerns focus on the potential for hyperglycemia and increased infection. The authors hypothesized that glucocorticoids predispose to such adverse outcomes in a dose-dependent fashion after elective noncardiac surgery. Methods: The authors […]

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