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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Oxygenation Targets on Mortality in Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units

AUTHORS: Cao, Lei MBBS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 734-742, October 2024. BACKGROUND: The effects of oxygenation targets (partial pressure of arterial oxygen [Pao2], arterial oxygen saturation [Sao2]/peripheral oxygen saturation [Spo2], or inspiratory oxygen concentration [Fio2] on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients remains controversial. We reviewed the existing literature to assess the effects of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
TECHNOLOGY IN ANESTHESIA

ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 26. Masimo W1® Medical Watch receives FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity Masimo announced that the Masimo W1® medical watch has received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the Masimo SafetyNet® comprehensive telemonitoring solution. Masimo W1 Medical received FDA clearance last year as the first medical watch to provide […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Persistent Opioid Use After Hospital Admission From Surgery in New Zealand

AUTHORS: Gong, Jiayi MClinPharm et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 701-710, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use (POU) is common after surgery and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There have been no population-based studies exploring POU in opioid-naïve surgical patients in New Zealand (NZ). This study aimed to determine the incidence […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Classifying High-Risk Patients for Persistent Opioid Use After Major Spine Surgery

AUTHORS: Simpson, Sierra PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 690-699, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use is a common occurrence after surgery and prolonged exposure to opioids may result in escalation and dependence. The objective of this study was to develop machine-learning–based predictive models for persistent opioid use after major spine surgery. METHODS: Five classification […]

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