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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Switching Hypnotic Drugs to Remimazolam and Antagonizing With Flumazenil: A Rapid Method for Ending General Anesthesia

Authors: Koch R, Markerink H, Witkam R, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78108. January 2025 Abstract The emergence from general anesthesia is currently difficult to predict and may be accompanied by respiratory complications. Switching all hypnotic drugs to remimazolam at the end of the operation and antagonizing it with flumazenil might lead to a rapid, smooth, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Red Blood Cell Transfusion Is Not a Recommended Treatment of Preoperative Anemia

Authors: Rettig, Thijs C.D. MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the article of Choi et al regarding the better treatment of preoperative anemia: red blood cell (RBC) transfusion or intravenous (IV) iron. We welcome studies examining the best treatment of preoperative anemia, as many […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
In Response

Authors: Girnius, Andrea MD; Crowe, John MD; Josephs, Sean A MD Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2025. Metrics We appreciate the interest in our study expressed by Dr Xu, Ms Sivarajasingam, and Dr Patil in their thoughtful letter. Performance improvement work always benefits from the exchange of ideas from different centers and practice environments. We are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Multidisciplinary Huddles for Unscheduled Cesarean Deliveries

Authors: Xu, Allan MBBS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the recently published article “Preoperative Multidisciplinary Team Huddle Improves Communication and Safety for Unscheduled Cesarean Deliveries: A System Redesign Using Improvement Science” by Girnius et al. Their intervention of introducing a bedside team huddle aimed to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anatomical Variation of the Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Clinical Importance and Alternative Approach

Authors: Gurkan, Yavuz et al Anesthesia & Analgesia January 2025. To the Editor Ultrasound-guided interscalene block (ISB) is the gold standard for anesthesia and analgesia for shoulder surgery. After emerging from the cervical roots, the brachial plexus (BP) lies between the anterior and middle scalene muscles, and this space is called the interscalene space. It […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Under Regional Anesthesia Utilizing Intertransverse Process Block in a Patient Exhibiting Poor Pulmonary Function: A Case Report

Authors: Ishii Y, Yoshida T, Sato H, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78110. January 2025 Abstract General anesthesia for patients with poor pulmonary function is a risk factor for perioperative pulmonary complications, and it should be avoided as much as possible, depending on the specifics of each case. Herein, anesthetic management for partial mastectomy in a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Ventilation via an Endotracheal Tube in Pharynx Versus a Facemask in Patients With Potentially Difficult Airway

AUTHORS: Markham, Travis MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 280-289, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The difficult airway is frequently encountered across many scenarios. The extreme form is a “cannot intubate and cannot oxygenate” scenario, which lacks a reliable rescue technique. Previous case reports or studies with small sample sizes indicate the feasibility and efficiency of an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Delayed Presentation of Horner’s and Harlequin-Like Symptoms Following Interscalene Peripheral Nerve Catheter Placement

Authors: Wu N, Statzer G, Thontakudi A, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78070. January 2025 Abstract Interscalene peripheral nerve catheters are a commonly performed procedure often used to provide continuous outpatient analgesia following orthopedic procedures. In this case report, we present an interesting case of a patient who received an interscalene catheter following an orthopedic procedure […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Misidentification of Medical Devices With Radiographic Contrast Functions As Retained Foreign Bodies on Postoperative Radiographs: A Report of Two Cases

Authors: Uchimura S, Maruta T, Kamada R, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78154. January 2025 Abstract Retained foreign bodies (RFBs) during surgery are events that should be completely avoided. Herein, we report two cases where a medical device with a radiographic contrast function was mistakenly identified as RFB due to human error. Radiographs were taken for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 February, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Bibliometric Insights Into Thromboelastography Research Using PubMed and VOSviewer

Authors: Uppalapati V, Nag D, Anand R, et al. Cureus 16(12): e76160. December 2024 Abstract Thromboelastography (TEG) has evolved from a primarily surgical tool to a key instrument in broader medical fields, including personalized medicine for coagulopathies. The rationale for conducting this bibliometric analysis of TEG is to understand the evolution and current state of […]

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