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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
When is lower back pain serious and what can cause it?

Author: Belinda Weber MedicalNewsToday There are numerous possible causes of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be due to a serious condition such as degenerative disk disease or cancer. Doctors can diagnose the cause of lower back pain and recommend treatments on the basis of the condition. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Hyperoxia Increases Kidney Injury During Renal Ischemia and Reperfusion in Mice

AUTHORS: Kimlinger, Melissa J. BS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 996-1006, November 2023. BACKGROUND: Renal ischemia and reperfusion (IR) contribute to perioperative acute kidney injury, and oxygen is a key regulator of this process. We hypothesized that oxygen administration during surgery and renal IR would impact postoperative kidney function and injury in mice. METHODS: Mice […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Closed Claims Case Review Case 2023-11: Unanticipated Outcome after Peripheral Nerve Block: Role for Communication and Consent

ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 15–17. Case presentation A 63-year-old male, a left-handed woodworking craftsman with diabetes and a BMI of 37, presented for an outpatient surgery arthroscopic repair of a left shoulder labral tear sustained after a fall that did not respond to conservative treatment. The patient and his daughter stated that he was […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Regional Tissue Oxygenation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients

AUTHORS: Surma, Victoria J. MD, MS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 987-995, November 2023. BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the ICU, we conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the effect of RBC […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 November, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Drug Shortages: How ASA Is Helping Members Navigate an Uncertain Road Ahead

Authors: Steven Gayer, MD, MBA, FASA et al  ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 29. The warning signs are present. In 2023, some medical specialties are reporting the most severe drug shortages in recent memory (asamonitor.pub/3LkTVMd). These trends have sparked fervent discussions among lawmakers, regulators, and the health care community on how best to mitigate drug […]

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