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Uncategorized Published - 27 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Dose Escalation Pharmacokinetic Study of Intranasal Atomized Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease 2023

AUTHORS: Grogan, Kelly MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(1):p 152-162, January 2023. BACKGROUND: Atomized intranasal dexmedetomidine is an attractive option when sedation is required for pediatric patients as either premedication or the sole agent for noninvasive, nonpainful procedures. While intranasal dexmedetomidine is used frequently in this population, it is still unclear what dose and time […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Respiratory Adverse Events After LMA® Mask Removal in Children 2023

AUTHORS: Karam, Cynthia MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(1):p 25-33, January 2023. Abstract BACKGROUND: The removal of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA®) in children may be associated with respiratory adverse events. The rate of occurrence of these adverse events may be influenced by the type of anesthesia. Studies comparing total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Cluster headaches may be more common in men, but more severe in women

Author: Hanna Flynn MedicalNewsToday Cluster headaches affect more men than women. However, the gap in diagnosis is narrowing. It is a severely painful condition that can prove debilitation to people affected. Researchers have been aware of the differences between the sexes in the symptoms and triggers for the condition. A recent study of a Swedish […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
General anesthesia in early childhood and possible association with autism

by SmartTots Nov 2, 2022 Background: In experimental animal studies, exposure to general anesthesia in early childhood may results in changes in infant brain morphology and behavior, potentially leading to the development of autistic behaviors in the long-term. However, in clinical studies the role of exposure to general anesthesia in early childhood and the risk of autism is […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Effects of Regional Analgesic Techniques in Pediatric Inguinal Surgeries 2023

AUTHORS: Hung, Tsung-Yu MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia December 26, 2022. BACKGROUND: Various regional analgesic techniques have been used in pediatric inguinal surgery to facilitate postoperative recovery. However, each technique’s relative performance was undetermined owing to the lack of quantitative analysis. Methods: We systematically searched MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science for […]

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