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Uncategorized Published - 21 May, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of the PaO2/FiO2 Ratio After Cardiac Surgery as a Predictor of Outcome During Hospital Stay

Published in BMC Anesthesiol. 2014;14(83) Authors: Francisco Esteve et al Background The arterial partial pressure of O2 and the fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) ratio is widely used in ICUs as an indicator of oxygenation status. Although cardiac surgery and ICU scores can predict mortality, during the first hours after cardiac surgery few instruments are available to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 May, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Assisted Ventilation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Lung-distending Pressure and Patient–Ventilator Interaction

Published in Anesthesiology 5 2015 Authors: Jonne Doorduin, M.Sc. et al Background: In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the use of assisted mechanical ventilation is a subject of debate. Assisted ventilation has benefits over controlled ventilation, such as preserved diaphragm function and improved oxygenation. Therefore, higher level of “patient control” of ventilator assist may be […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 May, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Abuse Risk Evaluation Changes Opioid Prescribing

Physicians would prescribe opioids less often to patients at high risk for abuse if they had information that could help them identify these patients, a new study shows. “It seemed to help simplify the decision making process,” said Alison Vargovich, PhD, from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr Vargovich presented the finding here at the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of 1.5% Topical Diclofenac on Clinical Neuropathic Pain

Published in Anesthesiology 5 2015 Authors: Shihab U. Ahmed, MBBS et al Background: Neuropathic pain is a condition resulting from injury to the peripheral and/or central nervous system. Despite extensive research over the last several decades, neuropathic pain remains difficult to manage. Methods: The authors conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and crossover clinical trial to examine the effect […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
A Clinical Trial to Detect Subclinical Transfusion-induced Lung Injury during Surgery

Published in Anesthesiology on 5 2015 Authors: John R. Feiner, M.D. et al Background: Transfusion-related acute lung injury incidence remains the leading cause of posttransfusion mortality. The etiology may be related to leukocyte antibodies or biologically active compounds in transfused plasma, injuring susceptible recipient’s lungs. The authors have hypothesized that transfusion could have less severe effects that […]

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