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Uncategorized Published - 9 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Transportation of Pediatric Patients With Hyperinflation System

AUTHORS: James Xie, MD; Jonathan Barnett, MD; Gary Banks; Jessica Hoke Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 37, No. 3 • October 2022  Dear Rapid Response: Transporting patients is a high-risk process, accounting for up to 5% of pediatric anesthesia adverse events.1 Studies have identified respiratory and airway adverse events as some of the most common complications, along […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With Coronary Stents Suitable for Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers?

Authors: Rosero, Eric B. MD, MSc et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(2):p 218-226, February 2023.  Abstract With increasing implantation of coronary artery stents over the past 2 decades, it is inevitable that anesthesiologists practicing in the outpatient setting will need to determine whether these patients are suitable for procedures at a free-standing ambulatory surgery center […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Consequences of General Anesthesia in Infancy on Behavior and Brain Structure

AUTHORS: Salaün, Jean-Philippe MD, PhD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(2):p 240-250, February 2023. BACKGROUND: One in 7 children will need general anesthesia (GA) before the age of 3. Brain toxicity of anesthetics is controversial. Our objective was to clarify whether exposure of GA to the developing brain could lead to lasting behavioral and structural brain […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Non-Operating Room Anesthesia: Closed Claim Review and Analysis

Author: Paul A. Lefebvre, JD Anesthesia Patent Safety Foundation Volume 38, No. 1 • February 2023  INTRODUCTION With advancements in minimally invasive procedures and a desire to meet the needs of an ever-changing patient population, anesthesia professionals are increasingly asked to provide services outside the traditional operating room environment.1,2 Our medical professional liability company is actively monitoring […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 February, 2023    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, we […]

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