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Uncategorized Published - 3 April, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
User-Centered Design of a Machine Learning Dashboard for Prediction of Postoperative Complications

AUTHORS: Fritz, Bradley A. MD, MSCI et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 804-813, April 2024. BACKGROUND: Machine learning models can help anesthesiology clinicians assess patients and make clinical and operational decisions, but well-designed human-computer interfaces are necessary for machine learning model predictions to result in clinician actions that help patients. Therefore, the goal of this study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 April, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Public Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiology and Anesthesiologists in China

AUTHORS: Ma, Yulong MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 829-838, April 2024. BACKGROUND: In the past 20 years, anesthesiology has become one of the most advanced specialties and has undergone rapid development. However, public awareness regarding anesthesiology and anesthesiologists is limited, especially in developing countries. It is important for anesthesiologists to make the public […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 April, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: To Continue or Stop Preoperatively—the Debate Continues

Authors: Rajan, Niraja MD, FASA, SAMBA-F et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 760-762, April 2024. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) lower blood pressure through inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system. Both groups of drugs are recommended as first-line medications in the treatment of hypertension carrying the strongest (class I) recommendation based on the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 April, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
How Real Are the Effects of Virtual Reality in Decreasing Acute Pain?

Authors: Shanthanna, Harsha MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 746-750, April 2024. Virtual reality (VR) is best described as a collection of technologies that allow people to interact with a simulated 3-dimensional virtual environment using their physical senses, whether for pleasure or other specific purpose.1 With significant advancement in the field of computer modeling and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 April, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anemia or Transfusion: Getting to the Heart of the Issue

Authors: Trentino, Kevin M. PhD; Murray, Kevin PhD; Shander, Aryeh MD Anesthesia & Analgesia 138(4):p 725-727, April 2024.  So, what really is more dangerous: anemia or transfusion? This thought-provoking question was raised over 10 years ago by Shander et al,1 and is just as relevant today as it was back then. Red cell transfusions are independently […]

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