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Uncategorized Published - 15 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Joint Letter to the Editor from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care on Management of Neuromuscular Blockade

Authors: Thomas Fuchs-Buder, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology June 2023. To the Editor: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) recently published, independently from one another, their respective Practice Guidelines for the Management of Neuromuscular Blockade.  The ASA guideline provides evidence-based recommendations regarding appropriate monitoring and antagonism of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Effectiveness Research on Spinal versus General Anesthesia for Surgery in Older Adults

Authors: Mark D. Neuman, M.D., M.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology June 2023. Comparative effectiveness research aims to understand the benefits and harms of different treatments to assist patients and clinicians in making better decisions. Within anesthesia practice, comparing outcomes of spinal versus general anesthesia in older adults represents an important focus of comparative effectiveness research. The authors […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
A Review of Adverse Events Associated with Perioperative Intrahospital Transport of Pediatric Patients and Guidance on Improving Safety 2023

AUTHORS: Anila B Elliott, MD et al  Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter 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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Critical Care Education on Resident Physicians’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Gains

AUTHORS: Jaffar, Muhammad et al  Simulation In Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare 2(1):p 51, Spring 2007. BACKGROUND: The Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) course has been endorsed by the prestigious Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety1 and incorporates the use of human simulators to gain hands-on practice and skills needed by health […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 June, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Resident Physicians Improve Nontechnical Skills When on Operating Room Management and Leadership Rotation

AUTHORS: Cole, Devon C. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 124(1):p 300-307, January 2017. BACKGROUND: Anesthesiology residency primarily emphasizes the development of medical knowledge and technical skills. Yet, nontechnical skills (NTS) are also vital to successful clinical practice. Elements of NTS are communication, teamwork, situational awareness, and decision making. METHODS: The first 10 consecutive senior residents […]

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