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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Nitrous Oxide Provides Superior Pain Control for Hysteroscopic Sterilisation

Inhaled nitrous oxide is effective pain control for patients undergoing in-office hysteroscopic sterilisation, according to results of a double-blind trial presented at the 2016 Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). “We were not only able to reduce pain, but also operative time, with statistically significant differences, as well as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Lidocaine Viscous Solution Appears Unnecessary for Pharyngeal Observation

Lidocaine spray alone for pharyngeal anaesthesia is not inferior to lidocaine spray and viscous solution, according to a study presented here at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2016. The findings suggest that lidocaine viscous solution may not be needed for pharyngeal observation, according to Tomoyuki Hayashi, MD, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, and colleagues. Pharyngeal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
A Novel Device for the Evaluation of Hemostatic Function in Critical Care Settings

Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 24, 2016 AUTHORS: Ferrante, Elisa A. PhD et al Major surgical procedures often result in significant intra- and postoperative bleeding. The ability to identify the cause of the bleeding has the potential to reduce the transfusion of blood products and improve patient care. We present a novel device, the Quantra Hemostasis […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Lipid Emulsion on Pharmacokinetics of Bupivacaine in Rats: Long-Chain Triglyceride Versus Long- and Medium-Chain Triglyceride

Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 24, 2016 AUTHORS: Tang, Wan MD et al BACKGROUND: Lipid infusions have been proposed to treat local anesthetic-induced cardiac toxicity. This study compared the effects of long-chain triglyceride (LCT) emulsions with those of long- and medium-chain triglyceride (LCT/MCT) emulsions on the pharmacokinetics of bupivacaine in a rat model. METHODS: After administration […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 July, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Intradiskal Biacuplasty Bests Standard Management for Diskogenic Low Back Pain

Intradiskal biacuplasty can provide patients who have diskogenic low back pain with long-term improvements in pain scores and physical function, a new Canadian study suggests. Investigators conducted a 12-month study to determine the effectiveness of intradiskal biacuplasty (IDB) combined with conventional medical management (CMM) versus CMM alone for the treatment of diskogenic low back pain […]

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