⭐ Recognized by FeedSpot: #12 Best Anesthesiology Blog Worldwide

Uncategorized Published - 25 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determination of the ED90 of Dexmedetomidine Infusion to Prevent Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Dental Rehabilitation With Sevoflurane Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Zhou, Dan MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 761-769, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Emergence agitation (EA) is an adverse complication during early recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia. Continuous intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine (DEX) is commonly used for EA prevention. However, a wide dose range is used for preventing EA, and the optimal dose remains unknown. This […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 25 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Quality of Recovery After Unplanned and Planned Cesarean Deliveries

AUTHORS: Morales, Juan F. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 754-760, October 2024. BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of literature examining the differences between patient-reported outcome measures after planned and unplanned cesarean delivery using a validated quality of recovery tool. The Obstetric Quality of Recovery-10 (ObsQoR-10) scoring tool has been validated to quantify functional recovery […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Regional Anesthesia on Persistent Opioid Use and Chronic Pain after Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Pepper, Connor G. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 711-722, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Whether regional anesthesia impacts the development of chronic postsurgical pain is currently debateable, and few studies have evaluated an effect on prolonged opioid use. We sought to systematically review the effect of regional anesthesia for adults undergoing noncardiac elective surgery on […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Evolving Roles and Needs: Anesthesiologists and Advocacy

Authors: Max B. Kelz, MD, PhD; Crystal Wright, MD, FASA ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 35. At its core, anesthesiology is a clinical specialty dedicated to understanding, optimizing, and preserving the fundamental tenets of life. As physicians, we routinely assume responsibility for ventilatory support, improve oxygenation, and augment hemodynamic parameters, all while suppressing memory formation, […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
ACE Question

ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 25. Clevidipine and propofol are very similar in appearance; care must be taken to avoid medication errors. © 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists. Which of the following BEST describes the primary mechanism for the termination of action of clevidipine? (A) Pulmonary excretion (B) Redistribution into tissue (C) Blood and tissue […]

Read More