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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of Anemia and Iron Deficiency in French Surgical Departments 2023

AUTHORS: Lasocki, Sigismond MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 26, 2023. BACKGROUND. Assessment of anemia and iron deficiency before surgery is pivotal for patient blood management (PBM), but few data on current practices are available in the French context. The objective of this study was to describe anemia and iron deficiency management and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
What causes migraine? Risk factors, triggers, and more 2023

Author: Jenna Fletcher MedicalNewsToday Migraine is a neurological disease that causes various symptoms. Experts do not know the exact cause of the condition but have some theories regarding genetics and environmental triggers. Migraine may affect at least 39 million Americans, according to the American Migraine Foundation (AMF). It can cause severe symptoms that affect a person’s ability to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Performance of the SEDLine Monitor: Age Dependency and Time Delay 2023

AUTHORS: Obert, David P. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 20, 2023. BACKGROUND: Devices monitoring the hypnotic component of general anesthesia can help to guide anesthetic management. The main purposes of these devices are the titration of anesthesia dose. While anesthesia at low doses can result in awareness with intraoperative memory formation, excessive administration […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Sedation and Analgesia Requirements in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Versus Non-SARS-CoV-2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous ECMO. 2023

DG Journal Club AUTHORS Mariah I Sigala, Diane Dreucean, Jesse E Harris, Kevin R Donahue Ann Pharmacother. 2023 Jan 13 BACKGROUND Increased analgosedation requirements have been described in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support due to unique pharmacokinetic challenges. There is a paucity of data comparing sedation requirements […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 April, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Subcostal transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in liver transplant recipients 2023

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Mona Assefi, Emma Trillaud, Corinne Vezinet, Baptiste Duceau Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2023 Jan 17 INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain management after orthotopic liver transplantation is complex due to impaired liver function and frequent acute kidney dysfunction. Subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block may be of interest in this population. The aim of […]

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