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Uncategorized Published - 12 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
The Perfect Way to Say No and Make It Stick

Sometimes “no” is the hardest thing of all to say to others … and to yourself. Saying yes to too many opportunities, too many projects, and too many people is a recipe for failure. No more ‘yes.’ It’s either, ‘Hell yeah!’ or ‘no.” The problem is when most of us say no, it too often […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
How to Leave a Positive Impression in a Meeting: 4 Tips

A few simple strategies can help you stand out from the crowd. Any work situation in which you’d like to leave a positive impression, there are several things you can do to stand out from the crowd. That’s according to Stephanie David, founder and CEO of the social good-shopping website PopNod. Having worked for years […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
How Hard Should You Push in Negotiations? 3 Science-Backed Tips

A new study reveals you’re probably clueless about how you’re coming across in negotiations. Here are three tips to improve. Succeeding in negotiations is all about balance. Push too hard, and you drive the other party away. Don’t push enough, and you end up with a less than optimal deal. You’re always looking for that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
5 ways to inspire employees to higher performance

Many managers use outdated methods of motivation like bribery and dangling a carrot. Perceived as manipulation, these methods backfire by creating mistrust, passive-aggressive behavior and inaction. Inspiring employees, on the other hand, is about being authentic, modeling the behaviors and attitudes for others to follow, and creating impetus for them to take action. Here are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Video vs. Direct Laryngoscopy in Patients with Cervical Spine Immobilization

Published in Anaesthesia 2014 Aug 2; Authors: Ilyas S et al., Anaesthesia 2014 Aug 2; Better laryngoscopic views with video laryngoscopy do not equal intubation success. Intubating a trauma patient with cervical spine immobilization can be difficult. Prior studies in this population have shown that video laryngoscopy improves laryngoscopic view and reduces intubation difficulty (NEJM […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Cognitive recovery after ambulatory anaesthesia based on desflurane or propofol: a prospective randomised study

Published in Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2014 Aug Authors: Lindqvist M et al BACKGROUND: The impact of anaesthetic agents on cognitive recovery during the first post-operative week in a middle-aged population undergoing general anaesthesia is insufficiently studied. We hypothesised that patients receiving anaesthesia based on desflurane would have a quicker recovery and regain cognitive capacity faster […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Analgesic effect of magnesium in post-tonsillectomy patients: a prospective randomised clinical trial

Source: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol August 2014 Authors: Tugrul S et al The aim of this study was to assess the analgesic, bleeding and nausea/vomiting effects of magnesium with and without metamizol on post-tonsillectomy patients. This prospective and randomised clinical trial included 54 patients aged 18-63 years who were scheduled for elective tonsillectomy. The patients were […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Seven Things Anesthesiologists in ASCs Must Know

Between half and three-fourths of the nation’s 45,000-odd anesthesiologists spend at least part of their workday in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or other out-of-hospital setting. Those who do should be paying attention to a slew of legislative and economic changes poised to reshape the approximately 5,300 Medicare-certified ASCs in the United States. That was […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Neurostimulation for Pain: Earlier May Be Better

Neurostimulation is clinically effective and cost efficient, but it’s not being used appropriately in many patients with chronic pain, according to experts in the field who are addressing current gaps related to this treatment modality. Part of the problem, according to Simon Thomson, MBBS, president, International Neuromodulation Society, and lead consultant, Pain Management Centre, Basildon […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 September, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Regional Anaesthesia for Paediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain, Speeds Recovery

Using a femoral nerve block in paediatric patients undergoing knee surgery leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. “Our goal with this technique is to reduce pain, which improves patient outcomes and patient […]

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