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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Story Behind the MH Hotline

Authors: Teeda Pinyavat, MD et al  ASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 1–8. An MH Hotline Consultant takes a call. The setting is a typical OR, pulse ox beeping, multiple voices in the background. Consultant: Hi, I’m Dr. Pinyavat, the MH hotline consultant. How can I help you? Caller: Thank you for taking my call. I’m an anesthesiologist […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Emergency Surgery for Adnexal Torsion in Late Preterm Pregnancy Causing Term Vaginal Delivery

Authors: Taniguchi K, Tanaka Y, Amano T, et al. Cureus 16(7): e64268. doi:10.7759/cureus.64268 Abstract Adnexal cyst torsion in late preterm pregnancies is rare, but it frequently causes secondary uterine contractions. Thus, deciding on performing a simultaneous cesarean section due to the potential for early postoperative labor onset is crucial despite no obstetric indications. Here, we […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Analysis of the Modified Aldrete Score and Fast-Track Criteria for Post-general Anaesthesia Recovery

Authors: Dahake J S, Verma N Cureus 16(7): e64439. doi:10.7759/cureus.64439 Abstract There are two commonly used scoring systems to evaluate recovery from general anaesthesia (GA): the Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) and the Fast-Track Criteria (FTC). Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety and effectiveness of the Aldrete scoring system due to its exclusion of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management of a Neurosurgical Patient With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Authors:  Kaur B, Samagh N, Narang A, et al. ( Cureus 16(7): e64492. doi:10.7759/cureus.64492 Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive form of neurological disorder that affects both the upper and lower motor neurons. Anesthesia management in these patients is always challenging as they can develop respiratory complications because of pre-existing muscle involvement. We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Education Value of Social Media

Authors: Jeff Gadsden, MD, FRCPC, FANZCA et al  ASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 26–27. Sharing information through social media platforms has become a part of everyday life. However, there’s more to social media than duck-face selfies and cat memes. Physicians have increasingly used social networking sites as alternatives to traditional learning via textbooks, journal subscriptions, […]

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