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Uncategorized Published - 3 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
An Analysis of Ultraviolet-C Light Irradiation in Reducing Bacterial Contamination of the Anesthesia Work Area

Authors: Stephanie Gibbons, B.S. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 793–796. To the Editor: Surgical site infections are associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality.  At the University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa) and Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.), there were surgical site infections for 12% (13 of 106) with Staphylococcus aureus transmission detected among anesthesia workspace reservoirs versus 2% (8 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity

Authors: Atul Malhotra et al N Engl J Med 2024 Jun 21 Background: Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by disordered breathing during sleep and is associated with major cardiovascular complications; excess adiposity is an etiologic risk factor. Tirzepatide may be a potential treatment. Methods: We conducted two phase 3, double-blind, randomized, controlled trials involving adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Uncover A Great CRNA and Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Lubbock TX

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Liposomal Bupivacaine in Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Duration and Meaningful Differences

Authors: Brian M. Ilfeld, M.D., M.S.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 638–642. “[T]he clinical meaningfulness of group differences in pain scores cannot alone determine the overall clinical importance of that difference: tolerability, safety, convenience, durability of benefits, and cost along with a host of additional factors must be considered including comparisons with alternatives.” Postoperative pain usually lasts […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack)

Authors: Natasha C Pocovi et al Lancet 2024 Jul 13;404(10448):134-144. Background: Recurrence of low back pain is common and a substantial contributor to the disease and economic burden of low back pain. Exercise is recommended to prevent recurrence, but the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an accessible and low-cost intervention, such as walking, is yet to be […]

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