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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Near-Fatal Aspiration in a Child With Pierre Robin Sequence and Aero-Digestive Disorder

Authors: Balasubramaniam G, Vichili Mohan S, Ramamurthy B Cureus 16(8): e66106. Abstract Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) presents significant challenges in airway management and postoperative care, especially in infants undergoing cleft palate repair. The most critical task for paediatric anaesthetists is securing the airway. The presence of aero-digestive disorders makes postoperative care equally challenging, which is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Amniotic Fluid Embolism in a Patient Presenting for Induction of Labor for Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Authors: Parenteau E W, Block M, Higgins D Cureus 16(8): e66097. Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication during pregnancy. The most common presenting symptoms of AFE are cardiac arrest, hemodynamic instability, and profound hemorrhage. Here, we present a case of a 28-year-old female with a past medical history of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Science, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Development and validation of a new algorithm for improved cardiovascular risk prediction. Nat Med 2024; 30:1440–7. PMID: 38637635. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Risk prediction tools facilitate interventions, but currently used prediction algorithms may underestimate risk in emerging high-risk populations. This study analyzed two established research […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Fascial Plane Blocks With Glucocorticoids or Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Local Infiltration for Laparoscopic Non-donor Nephrectomy

Authors: Sobhani K, Hocevar M, Hanchuk S, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66005. Study objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks (FPBs) versus local infiltration in patients undergoing laparoscopic non-donor nephrectomy. This study specifically compares the efficacy of FPBs with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus FPBs with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Propofol vs Midazolam As the Initial Sedation Strategy for Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Authors:  Al-Shareef A S, Babkair K, Baljoon J M, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66090. Background Propofol and midazolam are the most common sedative agents used in critical settings. Propofol and midazolam might have different mortality rates after sedation administration. Some studies mention that propofol is associated with a lower mortality rate than midazolam in mechanically […]

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