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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Methadone, Magnesium Not Beneficial for Post-Spinal Infusion Pain

Preliminary data shows no significant difference in postoperative opioid consumption with a single intraoperative dose of methadone or magnesium bolus versus remifentanil alone following posterior spinal fusion, according to a study presented here at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Furthermore, bolus dosing of magnesium may interfere with monitoring […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Sufentanil Sublingual Analgesic as Effective as IV Morphine for Postop Pain in Obese Patients

A novel, patient-controlled sublingual analgesic is as effective for postop pain as intravenous morphine, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study presented here at Obesity Week 2015. With more and more patients undergoing surgery for obesity-related conditions, such as knee and hip arthroplasty, the physiological differences between obese and normal-weight patients may […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Adductor Canal Catheter Provides Better Pain Control Than Intra-Articular Catheter After TKA

Adductor canal catheters provide better pain control on postoperative day 1 prior to, during, and after patients’ first physical therapy session following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), compared with intra-articular catheters, according to a study presented here at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015, the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Furthermore, adductor canal catheters significantly […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Acupuncture, Alexander Technique Effective in Neck Pain

The first randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of adding acupuncture or Alexander Technique exercises to usual care (medication and physical therapy) for chronic neck pain found promising improvements in pain reduction and self-efficacy, British researchers report in an article published in the November 3 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Acupuncture sessions and Alexander Technique […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 January, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Advanced Airway Training Needed for Anesthesiologists

Go-to pros need high level of competency Anesthesiologists are the go-to professionals for difficult airway management in the hospital, researchers reported. This demand for anesthesia airway services increases the importance of advanced airway training programs to improve the competency of anesthesia providers. “Here at Vanderbilt we’re regularly called for difficult airways,” noted Brian O’Hara, MD, […]

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