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Uncategorized Published - 3 January, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Prophylactic Steroids on Shivering in Adults Undergoing Surgery

AUTHORS: Misra, Satyajeet MD, DNB, PDCC, TOE (EACVI) et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(2):p 332-344, August 2023. BACKGROUND: Shivering is common following anesthesia and surgery. Corticosteroids (steroids) have been tried to reduce the risk of shivering, but the evidence in favor of their use is uncertain. The primary objective of this review was to evaluate the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 January, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Unanticipated Admission Following Nonotolaryngologic Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery

AUTHORS: Willer, Brittany L. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia June 2023. BACKGROUND: Approximately 2% of ambulatory pediatric surgeries require unanticipated postoperative admission, causing parental dissatisfaction and suboptimal use of hospital resources. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in nearly 8% of children and is known to increase the risk of perioperative adverse events in children […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 January, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Responders and nonresponders to topical capsaicin display distinct temporal summation of pain profiles

AUTHORS: Wong, Felyx PAIN Reports 8(3):p e1071, May/June 2023. Introduction: Topical application of capsaicin can produce an ongoing pain state in healthy participants. However, approximately one-third report no pain response (ie, nonresponders), and the reasons for this are poorly understood. Objectives: In this study, we investigated temporal summation of pain (TSP) profiles, pain ratings and secondary […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 January, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Medical Alarms: Critical, Yet Challenging

Authors Kendall J. Burdick, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 38, No. 2 • June 2023  Ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures remains at the forefront of quality improvement initiatives, as supported by APSF. In addition to administering and monitoring anesthesia, clinicians manage patient vital signs and overall well-being throughout the surgery, often in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 January, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Review of Adverse Events Associated with Perioperative Intrahospital Transport of Pediatric Patients and Guidance on Improving Safety

Authors: Anila B Elliott, MD et al  Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 38, No. 2 • June 2023  Intrahospital transport is a common occurrence for many hospitalized patients. Critically ill children are an especially vulnerable population who experience preventable adverse events at least once a week, on average.1 Transporting these patients throughout the hospital introduces additional hazards […]

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