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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the OR

Author: Steven B. Edelstein, MD, FASA ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 14. The use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) in the operative setting is a constant area of controversy. In this edition of the ASA Monitor, issues regarding the use or misuse of these devices will be discussed. But how did we get here? Prior to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
People with Cirrhosis and Pain Report More Mood and Cognitive Symptoms

Author: Heidi SpletePractical Pain Management July 23 Volume 23 Issue 4 The complexity of cirrhosis symptoms and treatment side effects can hinder adequate pain management and quality of life. Gastroenterologist Jessica B. Rubin, MD, MPH, discusses current gaps and future pain care in this patient population. Adults with cirrhosis who reported pain, including widespread pain, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Suicidal Behavior Tied to Chronic Pain Is Different for Black Adults

Author: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management July 2023 Study examines the complex interrelationships among pain, race, and suicidal behavior in older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, older adults make up only 12% of the US population, yet 18% of suicides,1 with chronic pain being a known risk factor for suicide and suicidal behaviors.2 Black […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Precision Anesthesia breach compromises 209,200 patients’ data

Author: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Precision Anesthesia Billing has filed a notice of data breach with HHS after an incident affected the personal information of 209,200 individuals, according to an Aug. 7 article from law firm Console and Associates published on JDSupra. Breached information might include patient names, Social Security numbers, demographic information, protected health […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 August, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The surgeon-anesthesiologist relationship: Learning to work together in the OR

AUTHOR: NICOLE M. KING, MD KevinMD.com Last week I walked past him sitting outside of the OR. It was morning, before all of the first start cases, but he had been there all night. I already knew this. Two back-to-back transplants overnight. He, a surgical fellow, me, a critical care anesthesiologist who was a surgical […]

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