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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Adductor Canal Block Provides Noninferior Analgesia and Superior Quadriceps Strength Compared with Femoral Nerve Block in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Authors: Faraj W. Abdallah, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on 02 2016 Background: By targeting the distal branches of the femoral nerve in the mid-thigh, the adductor canal block (ACB) can preserve quadriceps muscle strength while providing analgesia similar to a conventional femoral nerve block (FNB) for inpatients undergoing major knee surgery. In this randomized, double-blind, noninferiority […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Discontinue Aspirin Before Coronary Artery Surgery?

Authors: Myles PS et al., N Engl J Med 2016 Feb 25; 374:728 It neither helps nor harms, but continuing the medication might be the wiser choice. A common question with patients undergoing coronary artery surgery is whether to discontinue aspirin. Inexplicably, we have little evidence to guide our practice. To address this issue, researchers randomized 2100 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Exogenous Albumin on the Incidence of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with a Preoperative Albumin Level of Less Than 4.0 g/dl

Authors: Eun-Ho Lee, M.D. et al Anesthesiology published on 2 2016 Background:: Hypoalbuminemia may increase the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). The authors investigated whether the immediate preoperative administration of 20% albumin solution affects the incidence of AKI after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. Methods:: In this prospective, single-center, randomized, parallel-arm double-blind trial, 220 patients with preoperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Severe Nausea and Vomiting in the Elimination of Nitrous Oxide in the Gas Mixture for Anesthesia II Trial

Authors: Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., F.C.A.I., F.A.N.Z.C.A., F.R.C.A., F.A.H.M.S. et al Anesthesiology published on 2 2016 Background: The Evaluation of Nitrous oxide in the Gas Mixture for Anesthesia II trial randomly assigned 7,112 noncardiac surgery patients to a nitrous oxide or nitrous oxide–free anesthetic; severe postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was a prespecified secondary end […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Anesthesia Care For Obese Patients

Abdullah S. Terkawi, MD Department of Anesthesiology University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia, USA Department of Anesthesiology King Fahad Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Outcomes Research Consortium Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio, USA Marcel E. Durieux, MD PhD Department of Anesthesiology University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia, USA The authors reported no relevant financial disclosures. The marked increase in the […]

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