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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Excess Postoperative Mortality for Black Men, Particularly After Elective Surgical Procedures

NEJM Journal Watch Bruce Soloway, MD, reviewing Ly DP et al. BMJ 2023 Mar 1 Mortality after elective procedures was 1.30% for Black men vs. 0.85% for white men. Black patients have higher overall postoperative mortality than do white patients. To further understand this excess risk, researchers analyzed records for 1.8 million Black and white U.S. Medicare fee-for-service […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis Users May Use Less Pain Medication 2023

Author: Heidi Splete Pract Pain Manag. 2023 March/April;22(2). FDA is creating a regulatory pathway for safe cannabidiol products, but more research is needed considering that nearly one-third of people with chronic pain report cannabis use. It is well known that people with chronic pain often use cannabis to help relieve pain and related symptoms. However, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Risk of Neurotoxicity with Multiple General Anaesthetics for Examination Under Anaesthesia in Paediatric Ophthalmology – A Cause for Concern? 2023

by SmartTots Purpose: To evaluate the impact of clinical protocol change via active minimisation on the number of general anaesthetic (GA)/sedation episodes for diagnostic ophthalmic purposes at Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street (CHI-TS), Dublin, Ireland, from 2016 to 2019, inclusive. Change was implemented following published cautionary principles in 2016 by the FDA regarding the potential neurotoxic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Pro and Con: How Important Is the Exact Location of Adductor Canal and Femoral Triangle Blocks?

Authors: Woodworth, Glenn E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(3):p 458-469, March 2023. In this Pro-Con commentary article, we debate the importance of anterior thigh block locations for analgesia following total knee arthroplasty. The debate is based on the current literature, our understanding of the relevant anatomy, and a clinical perspective. We review the anatomy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 13 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
ASRA Guidelines Recommend Screening Patients for Cannabis Use Before Surgery 2023

Author: Bennett K. Pract Pain Manag. 2023 March/April;22(2). The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) released new guidelines in early 2023 on the management of perioperative patients on cannabis and cannabinoids.¹ Developed in response to the increased use of cannabis and concerns that it potentially can interact with anesthesia and lead to […]

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