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Uncategorized Published - 3 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Fasting – One Size Does Not Fit All

Author: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Preoperative fasting guidelines have not changed much since the introduction of the 2-hour rule for clear liquids. There is growing literature to support liberalizing clear liquid fasting times but there are other considerations, such as individual patient risk factors, surgery type, and use of SGLT inhibitors […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Major non-cardiac surgery

Authors: Gaetano Scaramuzzo, MD et al  Anesthesiology May 2024. Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) can increase hospital length of stay, postoperative morbidity and mortality. Despite many factors can increase the risk of PPCs, it is not known whether intraoperative ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch can be associated with an increased risk of PPCs after major non-cardiac surgery. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determinants and practice variability of oxygen administration during surgery in the U.S., a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Frederic T. Billings IV, MD et al  Anesthesiology May 2024. Background The best approaches to supplemental oxygen administration during surgery remain unclear, which may contribute to variation in practice. We aimed to assess determinants of oxygen administration and its variability during surgery. Methods Using multivariable linear mixed-effects regression, we measured the associations between intraoperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Patent Pathways: Navigating the Maze of Innovation in Perioperative Medicine

Author: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society The importance of intellectual property (IP) in advancing medical research and the challenges and rewards of translating scientific discoveries into impactful innovations in clinical practice were underscored at the session, “Ensuring Patients Benefit from Your Intellectual Property, Patents and Commercialization,” on Saturday, May 18 at the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 3 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Reviving CPR: Innovations for Enhanced Cardiac Arrest Survival

Author: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Cardiac arrest presents a critical medical emergency where swift and effective interventions can mean the difference between life and death. Recent advancements in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques offer promising avenues to optimize patient outcomes in these emergencies. The session, “Hot Topics in Cardio‐Cerebral Resuscitation ‐ From […]

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