Published in J Arthroplasty. 2015 Jan;30(1):38-42 Authors: Lee JK et al Abstract We sought to compare a group (Group L) (n=21) of patients that underwent total knee arthroplasty and received a single preoperative dose of pregabalin combined with a COX-2 inhibitor with a control group (Group C) (n=20) that only received a COX-2 inhibitor in terms […]
Read MoreThe FDA approved Nevro’s (NVRO) novel spinal cord stimulation system Friday, saying it is the only device in the class that does not produce a tingling sensation known as paresthesia. “Since some patients don’t like the paresthesia associated with traditional SCS, this device offers another treatment option,” said Dr. William Maisel, acting director of the […]
Read MorePublished in Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Jun;25(6):614-20 Authors: Lapmahapaisan S et al BACKGROUND: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a promising effective method for postoperative pain control after major abdominal surgery. Using a landmark technique, it is easily performed, but its popularity has decreased because of less efficacy due to inaccurate injection and the potential for intraperitoneal […]
Read MoreAmong children undergoing mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure, the use of a nurse-implemented, goaldirected sedation protocol compared with usual care did not reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation, according to a study published in JAMA. The study is being released to coincide with its presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Critical […]
Read MoreNew research is challenging what many obstetricians and physician anaesthesiologists believe is the best way to position women during labour. According to a study published in the February issue of the journal Anesthesiology, the traditional practice of positioning women on their side, with hips tilted at 15 degrees, during labour does not effectively reduce compression […]
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