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Uncategorized Published - 30 July, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Impaired postural stability after laparoscopic surgery.

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 May 1 Authors: Eskildsen KZ et al BACKGROUND: Early postoperative mobilisation may reduce patient morbidity and improve hospital efficiency by accelerated discharge. The aim of this study was to measure postural stability early after laparoscopic surgery in order to assess how early it is safe to mobilise and discharge patients. METHODS: We included […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 July, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Neuromuscular Blockade Helps Intubation in ICU Patients

Despite the apparent risks, using a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) before tracheal intubation improves the odds of first-attempt intubation success in critically ill ICU patients, a study has found. “The question of whether to paralyze or not to paralyze is clearly answered in the operating room and emergency department: Using a paralytic is the way […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 July, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Fasting in Children Unnecessarily Prolonged

Children routinely face prolonged periods without eating or drinking before surgery, often extending hours beyond recommended guidelines, a new study has found. More than three-fourths of children who had surgery went more than 12 hours without solids before their operations, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital reported. The study, which examined the records of more than […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 July, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Renal function and symptoms/adverse effects in opioid-treated patients with cancer

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 May 5. doi: 10.1111/aas.12521. Authors: Kurita GP et al BACKGROUND: Renal impairment and the risk of toxicity caused by accumulation of opioids and/or active metabolites is an under-investigated issue. This study aimed at analysing if symptoms/adverse effects in opioid-treated patients with cancer were associated with renal function. METHODS: Cross-sectional multicentre study (European Pharmacogenetic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 29 July, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Naloxone added to bupivacaine or bupivacaine-fentanyl prolongs motor and sensory block during supraclavicular brachial plexus blockade: a randomized clinical trial.

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 April;59(7):921-7 Authors: Marashi SM et al BACKGROUND: In this study, the effect of naloxone on duration of supraclavicular brachial plexus block was evaluated. It was hypothesized that naloxone can increase the duration of neural blockade. METHODS: Sixty-eight patients scheduled for surgery under supraclavicular brachial plexus block were randomly assigned to receive 30 ml bupivacaine […]

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