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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Mechanism of Mitral Regurgitation Influences the Temporal Dynamics of the Vena Contracta Area as Measured with Color Flow Doppler

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 2 – p 321–329 AUTHORS: Cobey, Frederick C. MD, MPH, FASE et al BACKGROUND: In patients with mitral regurgitation (MR), the effective regurgitant orifice area can be estimated by measuring the vena contracta area (VCA). We hypothesize that the VCA has characteristic temporal dynamics related […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist- and System-Related Risk Factors for Risk-Adjusted Pediatric Anesthesia-Related Cardiac Arrest

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 2 – p 482–489 AUTHORS: Zgleszewski, Steven E. MD et al BACKGROUND: Pediatric anesthesia-related cardiac arrest (ARCA) is an uncommon but potentially preventable adverse event. Infants and children with more severe underlying disease are at highest risk. We aimed to identify system- and anesthesiologist-related risk […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
The Impact of Monitoring on the Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Children: Friend or Foe?

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 2 – p 490–496 AUTHORS: Hörner, Elisabeth MD et al BACKGROUND: The immediate initiation and high quality of basic life support (BLS) are pivotal to improving patient outcome after cardiac arrest. Although cardiorespiratory monitoring could shorten the time to recognize the onset of cardiac arrest, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Use of Tranexamic Acid Is Associated with Reduced Blood Product Transfusion in Complex Skull Base Neurosurgical Procedures: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 2 – p 503–508 AUTHORS: Mebel, Dmitry MD et al BACKGROUND: Compared with other procedures, complex skull base neurosurgery has the potential for increased intraoperative blood loss yet coagulation near eloquent cranial structures should be minimized. The safety and efficacy of the antifibrinolytic, tranexamic acid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Prevalence of Malignant Hyperthermia Diagnosis in New York State Ambulatory Surgery Center Discharge Records 2002 to 2011

Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2016 – Volume 122 – Issue 2 – p 449–453 AUTHORS: Lu, Zhen MPH et al BACKGROUND: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare yet potentially fatal pharmacogenetic disorder triggered by exposure to inhaled anesthetics and the depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug succinylcholine. Epidemiologic research on MH is largely limited to inpatients. In […]

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