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Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Understanding the Physiological Connection: Cardiac Arrest Following Prone Positioning

Authors: Dhoon T Q, Tiwari A, Villaluz E, et al. Cureus June 24, 2024 16(6): e63050. Abstract Prone positioning of patients is a routine occurrence in procedural suites and operating rooms (ORs). However, the physiological changes that occur with prone positioning are frequently underappreciated by proceduralists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. This may be related to a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Lidocaine-Associated CNS Toxicity at Therapeutic Dosage

 Authors: Martin R D, Scanlon M, McCabe K Cureus  June 12, 202416(6): e62231. Abstract Lidocaine is a commonly used anesthetic. High doses or intravenous administration of lidocaine, as well as other local anesthetics, may result in systemic effects involving the cardiovascular and neurologic systems. Typically, effects are dependent on the serum concentrations of the offending […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Retrograde Aortic Valve Migration During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prompt Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Initiation

Authors: Kitaura A, Sakamoto H, Tsukimoto S, et al. Cureus June 12, 2024 16(6): e62266. Abstract Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is the recommended curative treatment for pure native aortic regurgitation (AR). However, some patients are not suitable for SAVR due to comorbidities or frailty. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been reported to offer […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determinants of Readmission in the Intensive Care Unit

Author: Kumar R, Singh B P, Arshad Z, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6): e62840. Background The antecedents of readmission among survivors of intensive care units (ICUs) are complex and comprise an array of elements that impact the rehabilitation process after leaving the ICU. The aforementioned determinants may comprise socioeconomic factors, access to follow-up healthcare, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Comparative Study of Fixed-Dose Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Infusions on Intraoperative Desflurane Consumption During Bispectral Index-Guided Laparoscopic Surgeries

Authors: Machani RamaMurthy K, Harshavardhan M, Attarde V B, et al. Cureus June 16, 202416(6): e62479. Background Desflurane is an excellent but expensive volatile anesthetic agent. Dexmedetomidine and propofol may decrease intraoperative desflurane consumption. This study aimed to compare the desflurane-sparing effect of dexmedetomidine and propofol in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under bispectral index (BIS)-guided […]

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