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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 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. | CKGROUND: 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 EHR […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
10 things to know about ASCs right now

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Advances in technology and the cost effectiveness of ASCs have made them a fast-growing market. Here are 10 key takeaways: 1. Fast growth. The ASC market is projected to reach $60 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2023 to 2030. Advancements in technology and devices are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Patient in Mayfield Head Pins Requiring Prone Bronchoscopy for Mucus Plug Obstruction

Authors: Veligandla S, Pasca I F, Radhakrishnan T, et al. Cureus 16(7): e64270. doi:10.7759/cureus.64270 Abstract Mucus plug obstruction is a common complication in prone patients associated with loss of ventilation and hemodynamic instability. This case presents a 62-year-old female with chronic bronchitis who underwent posterior cervical fusion for a type III dens fracture with extension […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Propofol Infusion on Need for Rescue Antiemetics in Postanesthesia Care Unit After Volatile Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Sprung, Juraj MD, PhD* Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(1):p 26-34, July 2024. BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent after volatile anesthesia. We hypothesized that coadministration of propofol with volatile anesthetic compared to pure volatile anesthetics would decrease the need for postoperative antiemetic treatments and shorten recovery time in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). METHODS: […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Global IT outage takes down health system EHRs, forces hospitals to cancel or delay services

Author: Heather Landi Fierce Healthcare A widespread global IT outage impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel or delay non-emergency procedures and services. Several states across the U.S. also reported that their emergency 911 call centers have been hit. The outage also impacted […]

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