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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Success of Intubation Rescue Techniques after Failed Direct Laryngoscopy in Adults: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis from the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group

Authors: Michael F. Aziz, M.D. et al     Anesthesiology published on August 4, 2016. Background: Multiple attempts at tracheal intubation are associated with mortality, and successful rescue requires a structured plan. However, there remains a paucity of data to guide the choice of intubation rescue technique after failed initial direct laryngoscopy. The authors studied a large perioperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Postdrome Phase of Migraine

Amy Gelfand, MD Reviewing Giffin NJ et al., Neurology 2016 Jul 19; 87:309 A descriptive study of this underappreciated contributor to migraine symptomatology To describe the frequency of postdrome symptoms among patients with migraine, researchers recruited 120 patients from four centers who endorsed having nonheadache symptoms with their attacks. Participants completed daily electronic symptom diaries for 3 months. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Duloxetine and Subacute Pain after Knee Arthroplasty when Added to a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Triple-blinded Trial

Authors: Jacques T. YaDeau, M.D., Ph.D. et al Commentary: Duloxetine for Subacute Pain Management after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Should We Write It Off or Reevaluate? Anesthesiology 9 2016, Vol.125, 561-572. Background: Duloxetine is effective for chronic musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain, but there are insufficient data to recommend the use of antidepressants for postoperative pain. The authors hypothesized that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Modified Nasal Trumpet for Airway Management

Authors: Uzung Yoon, M.D., M.P.H. et al     Anesthesiology 9 2016, Vol.125, 596. A DOUBLE modified nasopharyngeal airway connected to a breathing circuit to assist ventilation could be a great rescue airway technique. This setup provides unobstructed spontaneous ventilation, end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring, continuous positive airway pressure, and assisted ventilation as needed.1  A modified nasopharyngeal airway […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 September, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Combined Spinal Epidural Technique for Labor Analgesia Does Not Delay Recognition of Epidural Catheter Failures: A Single-center Retrospective Cohort Survival Analysis

Authors: Jessica M. Booth, M.D. et al Anesthesiology 9 2016, Vol.125, 516-524. Background: It is unclear whether recognition of epidural catheter failures is delayed with combined spinal epidural technique (CSE) compared to traditional epidural technique (EPID) when used for labor analgesia. The authors hypothesized that recognition of failed catheters is not delayed by CSE. Methods: Anesthetic, obstetric, and […]

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