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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Plasma in Addition to Red Blood Cell Transfusions Is Associated With Increased Venous Thromboembolism Risk Postoperatively

AUTHORS: Choi, Una E. BA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 254-261, August 2024.  BACKGROUND: Perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusions increase venous thromboembolic (VTE) events. Although a previous study found that plasma resuscitation after trauma was associated with increased VTE, the risk associated with additional perioperative plasma is unknown. METHODS: A US claims and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
ACE Question

ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, 22. In a patient presenting for neurologic surgery, which of the following times would be MOST appropriate for administering chemoprophylaxis (using antiplatelet or antithrombotic agents) for venous thromboembolism (VTE)? (A) Two hours prior to the surgical procedure (B) 24 hours after the end of the surgical procedure (C) 96 hours […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Using the Media to Showcase Specialty’s Advocacy Strength in and Beyond the OR

Author: David Matthews (Matt) Hatch, MD, MBA, FASA ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, As anesthesiologists, we play critical roles throughout the entire health care system. Serving as guardians of patient safety before, during, and after surgery – especially when there’s an emergency – is only the beginning. Unfortunately, policymakers, health care executives, and the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Technology in Anesthesiology

ASA Monitor August 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Revolutionary window into the brain In a pioneering study, researchers implanted a transparent window in a patient’s skull and used functional ultrasound imaging (fUSI) to gather high-resolution brain data. This novel method, applied for the first time in an awake, behaving human performing tasks, offers significant potential for noninvasive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 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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