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Uncategorized Published - 18 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Transfuse Plasma, Platelets, and Red Blood Cells in a 1:1:1 Ratio in Trauma Patients

Published in JAMA 2015 Feb 3; 313:471 Authors: Holcomb JB et al. Compared with a 1:1:2 ratio, the 1:1:1 ratio improved hemostasis without causing more adverse effects, although mortality did not differ. In recent years, the dogma regarding large-volume crystalloid resuscitation in trauma patients has changed, with increased emphasis on including plasma and platelets in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Neuropathic Pain Therapy: Evidence-Based Recommendations

Published in Lancet Neurol 2015 Feb 14:162 Authors: Finnerup NB et al. Results of a meta-analysis and systematic review Neuropathic pain is a serious chronic condition affecting quality of life that can be relieved but not cured. The estimated prevalence is at least 1% to 5% of the general population (Pain Pract 2014; 14:283). Neuropathic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
A Falling Trend in U.S. Coronary Revascularization Procedures

Published in Circulation 2015 Jan 27; 131:362 Authors: Culler SD et al. Published in Circulation 2015 Jan 27; 131:362 Findings from an analysis of two national Medicare databases To determine recent trends in coronary revascularization among Medicare beneficiaries, researchers analyzed two national administrative databases. The data covered inpatient and outpatient percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists have to start to truly care for patients

Anesthesiology used to be a job that was attractive for people who don’t like patients very much. The drill was: Meet patient 5 minutes before surgery, do case in OR without interruption, drop off in PACU, done. Minimal need for personal interaction with patient, no need to listen to complaints about back pain and demands […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of Transfusion Complications in Noncardiac Surgery Patients

Published in Anesthesiology 2015 Jan 122:21 Authors: Clifford L et al. Transfusion-related acute lung injury and transfusion-associated circulatory overload occurred in several percent of transfused patients. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) are important causes of morbidity and mortality in transfused patients. Mayo Clinic researchers conducted two retrospective studies to determine […]

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