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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
A Best Practice for Anesthesia Work Area Infection Control Measures: What Are You Waiting For?

AUTHORS: Jonathan E. Charnin, MD, FASA et al  Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022   SUMMARY:Evidence-based, basic infection control measures implemented effectively in the anesthesia work area can generate substantial reductions in pathogen transmission and surgical site infection development. These measures are indicated to improve patient safety. In this brief review, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Evolving Standards for Anesthesia During Advanced GI Endoscopic Procedures

AUTHORS: Richard C. Prielipp, MD, MBA, FCCM et al  Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022   Reprinted from Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2022 • Volume 134 • Number 6, pages 1189–1191, with permission from International Anesthesia Research Society. Professional titles and nomenclature were standardized and modified within the text consistent with APSF […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pro-Con Debate: Monitored Anesthesia Care Versus General Endotracheal Anesthesia for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

AUTHORS: Luke S. Janik, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022  Reprinted from Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2022 • Volume 134 • Number 6, pages 1192–1200, with permission from International Anesthesia Research Society. Professional titles and nomenclature were standardized and modified within the text consistent with APSF policy. In this Pro-Con […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Pulmonary Vasodilator Response of Combined Inhaled Epoprostenol and Inhaled Milrinone in Cardiac Surgical Patients

AUTHORS: Elmi-Sarabi, Mahsa MSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia: September 15, 2022 BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction are major complications in cardiac surgery. Intraoperative management of patients at high risk of RV failure should aim to reduce RV afterload and optimize RV filling pressures, while avoiding systemic hypotension, to facilitate weaning from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 October, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Risks and Benefits of the Use of the Postanesthesia Care Unit as an Intensive Care Unit and Special Considerations for Anesthesia Professionals

AUTHORS: George Tewfik, MD, MBA, FASA, CPE, MSBA et al  Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 37, No. 3  October 2022  SUMMARY: The use of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) as an intensive care unit (ICU) is a decision that can be made to accommodate overflow patients that require critical care. There are numerous risks and […]

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