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Uncategorized Published - 19 January, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tubes by Halyard Health

ISSUE: The cuff inflation line of certain KimVent Microcuff Endotracheal tubes may detach from the tube during use (if pulled, tugged, or excess tube/patient movement occurs). If the inflation line detaches, the cuff will gradually deflate. This may lead to an air leak between the cuff and the tracheal wall, which in turn may reduce […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 January, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of patient survival by change in daily opioid dosage in advanced cancer patients: a prospective hospital-based epidemiologic study

Published in Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2014 Dec;44(12):1189-97 Authors: Chiang JK1 et al OBJECTIVE: Pain control helps improve quality of life for advanced cancer patients, yet it is unknown whether opioid use increases risk of death. Analyzing the association between time-varying pain medication and the risk of death presents a challenge. This prospective observational study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 January, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Common Painkillers Combined With Other Drugs Increase Risk of GI Bleeding

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase one’s risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. However, when taken in combination with other drugs, this risk is significantly higher, according to a study published in the October issue of the journal Gastroenterology. “These findings may help clinicians tailor therapy to minimise upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and are especially valuable in elderly […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 January, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Conditions Change During General Anaesthesia

Significant airway changes occur during the administration of general anaesthesia, including a decrease in patients’ intraoral space and an increase in their neck thickness, according to results of a prospective cohort study. After extubation following general anaesthesia, the risk of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation can increase when airway management is required — particularly in patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 January, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Does Not Improve Post-Operative Agitation After Paediatric Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Intraoperative use of dexmedetomidine does not significantly affect post-operative agitation in children under 12 years of age, according to results of a single-centre, retrospective. Post-operative (or emergence) agitation refers to restlessness, disorientation, crying, delusions, and non-purposeful thrashing movements that occur after general anaesthesia in up to 80% of children. Emergence agitation can cause patient self-injury […]

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