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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Clonidine on Duration of High-Volume, Low-Concentration Caudal Epidurals

Authors: Heine C, Rovner M, Irick W, et al. Cureus 16(12): e75151. December 2024 Abstract Introduction: Caudal blocks are a common pediatric regional anesthesia technique used to alleviate intra- and postoperative pain following circumcision. The addition of the alpha-2 agonist clonidine has been shown to increase the duration of the block. Another method for prolonging […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Amino Acid Infusion for Kidney Protection in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Authors: Redaelli, Martina Baiardo M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 19, 2024. Background: In the PROTECTION trial, intravenous amino acids (AA) decreased the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Recruitment of renal functional reserve may be responsible for such protection. However, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of the Adequacy of Using the Supraglottic Airway Device (i-gel®) in Cases With Epiglottic Masses

Authors: Matsumoto T, Iwamoto T, Nakajima Y, et al. Cureus 16(11): e74734. doi:10.7759/cureus.74734 November 2024 Abstract Background: Epiglottic masses are often asymptomatic, making them difficult to detect during preoperative examinations. Consequently, anesthesiologists may face ventilation difficulties with no apparent cause. Epiglottic masses can sometimes obstruct laryngoscope insertion into the epiglottic vallecula, complicating general anesthesia induction. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Catheter Versus Single-Shot Interscalene Block in Shoulder Surgery

Authors: Karadimas T L, Nuss K L, Bridgeport R D, et al. Cureus 16(12): e75332. doi:10.7759 December 2024 Abstract Shoulder arthroscopic and arthroplastic surgeries are associated with significant postoperative pain, which can delay recovery and increase opioid consumption. Interscalene blocks (ISBs) are a commonly used method to manage this pain, either as single-shot injections or […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Sunset Sign Due to Intraventricular Tension Pneumocephalus: A Key Clue to Evaluating Delayed Emergence After General Anesthesia

Authors: Kaplan M, Patel P V, Vavilala M S, et al. Cureus 16(11): e74829. November 30, 2024 Abstract Prompt emergence from general anesthesia is crucial after neurosurgical procedures, such as craniotomies, to facilitate timely neurological evaluation for identification of intraoperative complications. Delayed emergence can be caused by residual anesthetics, metabolic imbalances, and intracranial pathology, for […]

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