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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Management Implications for the Perioperative Surgical Home Related to Inpatient Case Cancellations and Add-On Case Scheduling on the Day of Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 206–218 Authors: Epstein, Richard H. MD et al BACKGROUND: The American Society of Anesthesiologists has embraced the concept of the Perioperative Surgical Home as a means through which anesthesiologists can add value to the health systems in which they practice. One key […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
A Comparative Evaluation of Nebulized Dexmedetomidine, Nebulized Ketamine, and Their Combination as Premedication for Outpatient Pediatric Dental Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 167–171 Authors: Zanaty, Ola M. MD, PhD et al BACKGROUND: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of nebulized dexmedetomidine, nebulized ketamine, and the combination of these drugs for premedication in pediatric outpatient dental surgeries. METHODS: A […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The ED90 of Prophylactic Oxytocin Infusion After Delivery of the Placenta During Cesarean Delivery in Laboring Compared with Nonlaboring Women: An Up-Down Sequential Allocation Dose-Response Study

Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 159–164 Authors: Lavoie, Anne MD et al BACKGROUND: Prophylactic administration of oxytocin as a part of active management of the third stage of labor reduces the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Prophylactic oxytocin is often administered as an infusion rather than a bolus. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Adding a Background Infusion to Patient-Controlled Epidural Labor Analgesia on Labor, Maternal, and Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 149–158 Authors: Heesen, Michael MD et al BACKGROUND: Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) has gained popularity, but it is still unclear whether adding a background infusion confers any benefit. METHODS: A systematic literature search in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, LILACS, CENTRAL, Clinicaltrials.gov, and ISI […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 August, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Difficult Airway Response Team: A Novel Quality Improvement Program for Managing Hospital-Wide Airway Emergencies

Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2015 – Volume 121 – Issue 1 – p 127–139 Authors: Mark, Lynette J. MD et al BACKGROUND: Difficult airway cases can quickly become emergencies, increasing the risk of life-threatening complications or death. Emergency airway management outside the operating room is particularly challenging. METHODS: We developed a quality improvement program—the Difficult […]

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