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Uncategorized Published - 5 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Implementation of Nephroprotective Measures to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Septic Patients

AUTHORS: Sadjadi, Mahan MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(6):p 1226-1232, December 2023. BACKGROUND:  Sepsis remains the leading cause of mortality in critically ill patients, and mortality is increased when acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs. The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline recommends the implementation of supportive measures in patients at high risk for AKI. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of Acute Myocardial Injury in Noncardiac Surgery in Patients at Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events

AUTHORS: Mases, Anna MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(6):p 1116-1126, December 2023. BACKGROUND: The best use of perioperative cardiac biomarkers assessment is still under discussion. Massive postoperative troponin surveillance can result in untenably high workloads and costs for health care systems and potentially harmful interventions for patients. In a cohort of patients at risk for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Labor Neuraxial Analgesia with Maternal Blood Transfusion

Authors: Jean Guglielminotti, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2023, Vol. 139, 734–745. Background Labor neuraxial analgesia may reduce the odds of postpartum hemorrhage, the leading indication for maternal blood transfusion during childbirth. This study tested the hypothesis that labor neuraxial analgesia is associated with reduced odds of maternal blood transfusion overall. Methods U.S. birth certificate […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Prediction of Complications and Prognostication in Perioperative Medicine

Authors: Pietro Arina, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2023. Background The utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning as diagnostic and predictive tools in perioperative medicine holds great promise. Indeed, many studies have been performed in recent years to explore the potential. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the current state of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The Physician Anesthesia Workforce in Canada From 1996 to 2018

AUTHORS: Simkin, Sarah MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(6):p 1128-1134, December 2023. BACKGROUND: A robust anesthesia workforce is essential to the provision of safe surgical, obstetrical, and critical care but information describing the physician anesthesia workforce and volume of clinical services delivered in Canada is limited. This study examines the Canadian physician anesthesia workforce, exploring […]

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