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Uncategorized Published - 3 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Anxiety Using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale Score in Preoperative Patients Counselled Through Verbal Versus Multimedia Mode

Authors: Shukla N et al Cureus 17(5): e84622. doi:10.7759/cureus.84622 Background Preoperative anxiety is common and can affect surgical outcomes. This study compares the effectiveness of verbal and multimedia counseling in reducing preoperative anxiety, measured using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Due to the lower literacy rate in India, it is difficult for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia strategies saving ASCs

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing and coverage have become a growing pain point for ASCs across the country. Amid provider shortages and reimbursement pressures, ASC leaders are adopting creative approaches to ensure anesthesia coverage while preserving financial sustainability. Here are six strategies ASC leaders are employing: 1. Insourcing anesthesia coverage  For many ASCs, bringing anesthesia services in-house […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Development and external validation of a novel in-hospital mortality model after pediatric congenital heart surgery-a multicenter retrospective cohort study

Authors: Tong, Chaoyang MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology April 16, 2025. Background: The applicability of four major traditional in-hospital mortality models in the Chinese setting is unclear due to disease spectrum and population heterogeneity. This study aimed to test the performance of these models in the Chinese setting and to construct and externally validate a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Series of Peripheral Nerve Blocks Combined With Spinal Anesthesia Is Associated With Improved Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Finkel K J et al Cureus April 25, 2025 Background Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are commonly used in conjunction with general anesthesia (GA) or spinal anesthesia (SA) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). SA is associated with reduced complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), and mortality. PNBs improve the time to discharge readiness and patient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Neuromodulation in Postoperative Pain Management Following Spine Surgery

Authors: Venna R et al Cureus April 25, 2025 Abstract Postoperative analgesia following spinal surgical interventions continues to present a formidable challenge, particularly due to the high prevalence of lumbar spine surgeries and the inherent risks linked to opioid-based analgesic strategies. Neuromodulation has emerged as a promising therapeutic modality for the management of pain associated […]

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