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Uncategorized Published - 1 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Drug Shortages: How ASA Is Helping Members Navigate an Uncertain Road Ahead

Authors: Steven Gayer, MD, MBA, FASA et al  ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 29. The warning signs are present. In 2023, some medical specialties are reporting the most severe drug shortages in recent memory (asamonitor.pub/3LkTVMd). These trends have sparked fervent discussions among lawmakers, regulators, and the health care community on how best to mitigate drug […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Bridging the Gap Between Silicon and Biological Systems: The Age of Flexible, Wireless Sensors

Author: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Beverley A. Orser, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRSC, Chair of the IARS Board of Trustees, opened this year’s Annual Meeting, on Friday, May 17, by acknowledging the diligent work and dedication of the IARS Trustees and staff. She also traced the illustrious history of the IARS and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 August, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Endothelium-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Expressing Intercellular Adhesion Molecules Reflect Endothelial Permeability and Sepsis Severity

AUTHORS: Takei, Yusuke MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(2):p 385-396, August 2024. BACKGROUND: Currently, clinical indicators for evaluating endothelial permeability in sepsis are unavailable. Endothelium-derived extracellular vesicles (EDEVs) are emerging as biomarkers of endothelial injury. Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (PECAM) and vascular endothelial (VE)-cadherin are constitutively expressed endothelial intercellular adhesion molecules that regulate […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determination of the Optimal Volume of 0.5% Ropivacaine in Single-Injection Retroclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Authors: Hongye Zhang, MD et al  Anesthesiology July 2024. Background A brachial plexus block plays an important role in providing perioperative analgesia for shoulder surgery; however, the inherent risk of phrenic nerve block and resulting hemidiaphragmatic paralysis may limit its use in patients with compromised pulmonary function. This study aimed to evaluate safety, efficacy, the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Accuracy and Precision of Three Acceleromyographs, Three Electromyographs, and a Mechanomyograph Measuring the Train-of-four Ratio in the Absence of Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs

Authors: Zain Wedemeyer, B.S. et al  Anesthesiology August 2024, Vol. 141, 262–271. Background The accuracy and precision of currently available, widely used acceleromyograph and electromyograph neuromuscular blockade monitors have not been well studied. In addition, the normalization of the train-of-four ratio from acceleromyography (train-of-four ratio [T4/T1] divided by the baseline train-of-four ratio) has not been validated […]

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