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Uncategorized Published - 2 April, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Patient Survival Unaffected by Age of Transfused Blood

Authors: Lacroix J et al., N Engl J Med 2015 Mar 17; The use of fresh red cells did not improve 90-day mortality for intensive-care patients. Red blood cells are stored for as long as 42 days prior to transfusion. Because prolonged storage induces red cell deterioration, the freshest units are often selected for transfusion of critically ill […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 April, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
MRI Is Not Needed for Cervical Spine Clearance in Obtunded Blunt Trauma Patients

This is important because we are often asked to intubate these patients. Authors: Badhiwala JH et al., Ann Intern Med 2015 Mar 17; 162:429 A systematic review found no significant missed injuries in obtunded blunt trauma patients who had normal CT imaging of their cervical spines. Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with missed traumatic cervical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 April, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Predictors of Progression to Shock in Patients with Sepsis

Authors: Capp R et al., Crit Care Med 2015 Jan 30; Nonpersistent hypotension and lactate level ≥4.0 mmol/L were the strongest predictors of progression to septic shock 4 to 48 hours after presentation. Among patients with sepsis, only a few progress to severe sepsis or septic shock. In these patients, however, early and aggressive treatment improves outcomes. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 April, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Methadone for the Prevention of Postoperative Pain: A Randomized, Double-blinded Clinical Trial in Cardiac Surgical Patients

Published in Anesthesiology Newly Published on 3 2015 Authors: Glenn S. Murphy, M.D. et al Background: The intensity of pain after cardiac surgery is often underestimated, and inadequate pain control may be associated with poorer quality of recovery. The aim of this investigation was to examine the effect of intraoperative methadone on postoperative analgesic requirements, pain scores, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 April, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Fibromyalgia Survey Criteria Is Associated with Increased Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy

Published in Anesthesiology on 3 2015. Authors: Allison M. Janda et al Background: The current study was designed to test the hypothesis that the fibromyalgia survey criteria would be directly associated with increased opioid consumption after hysterectomy even when accounting for other factors previously described as being predictive for acute postoperative pain. Methods: Two hundred eight adult patients […]

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