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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
The use of capnography for real-time monitoring of mask ventilation during induction of general anaesthesia 2023

AUTHORS: Hayashida, Taiichiro et al  European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care 1(6):p e009, December 2022. Editor, Effective mask ventilation with proper airway manoeuvres secures maintenance of pulmonary ventilation and oxygenation during induction of general anaesthesia.1 However, life-threatening difficulties and impossible mask ventilation do occur. The difficult airway guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Presence of the partner in the operating room during emergency caesarean section 2023

AUTHORS: Nedergaard, Helene K. et al  European Journal of Anaesthesiology 39(12):p 939-952, December 2022. BACKGROUND Emergency caesarean sections are often very urgent, with limited time for informing and guiding parents. Is it preferable to leave the partner outside of the operating room, or let the partner accompany the mother? OBJECTIVE This review aimed to provide an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Remimazolam: Is the quest for the holy grail of sedation during diagnostic or endoscopic interventions over? 2023

Authors: Van de Velde, Marc; Hansen, Tom G. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 39(12):p 909-910, December 2022. | Gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopy has undergone a significant transformation since they were introduced decades ago.1 Significant improvement in technology has made endoscopy the first-line method for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of many gastrointestinal conditions and the numbers performed annually are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Genetic Variants on Postoperative Pain and Fentanyl Dose Requirement in Patients Undergoing Major Breast Surgery 2023

AUTHORS: Kumar, Shathish MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia December 20, 2022. BACKGROUND: Postoperative analgesia is crucial for the early and effective recovery of patients undergoing surgery. Although postoperative multimodal analgesia is widely practiced, opioids such as fentanyl are still one of the best analgesics. The analgesic response of fentanyl varies widely among individuals, probably […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Benefit of Flow-Controlled Over Pressure-Regulated Volume Control Mode During One-Lung Ventilation 2023

AUTHORS: Schranc, Álmos MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(3):p 605-612, March 2023. BACKGROUND: Application of a ventilation modality that ensures adequate gas exchange during one-lung ventilation (OLV) without inducing lung injury is of paramount importance. Due to its beneficial effects on respiratory mechanics and gas exchange, flow-controlled ventilation (FCV) may be considered as a protective […]

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