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Uncategorized Published - 22 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
ACC consensus explains what cardiologists should look for in long COVID-19

This is important because our readers are anesthetizing many post COVID pts Author: Dave Fornell Cardiovascular Business The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued a new expert consensus decision pathway for the evaluation and management of adults with cardiovascular consequences stemming from a COVID-19 infection. Over the past two years, numerous post-infection symptoms have been attributed to the effects […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The sick-sick patient and the anesthesiologist

AUTHOR: AUDREY SHAFER, MD  KevinMD.com He was sick-sick but he had broken his hip, and if you put a broken bone and an orthopedist together, you have an operation. It wasn’t as far afield as the classic ortho-anesthesia video where ortho calls for an OR for a dead patient, but believe me, all kinds of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Urinary Catheterization Induces Delirium-Like Behavior Through Glucose Metabolism Impairment in Mice

This is for our readers who treat patients in the ICU. AUTHORS: Jiang, Zhangjie MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: Delirium, an acute confusion status, is associated with adverse effects, including the development of Alzheimer’s disease. However, the etiology and underlying mechanisms of delirium remain largely to be determined. Many patients have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
What causes headache and neck pain?

Author: Jenna Fletcher MedicalNewsToday People may occasionally experience neck pain with a headache. Although people can usually manage symptoms at home, in some cases, they may need to contact a doctor. A variety of conditions, such as infections, stress, and illness, can cause neck pain and a headache. People sometimes worry that a headache means they have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Relationships Between Body Mass Index, Allogeneic Transfusion, and Surgical Site Infection After Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Surgery

AUTHORS: Tanaka, Kenichi A. MD, MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: Increased body mass index (BMI) is considered as an important factor that affects the need for total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA) and the rate of perioperative complications. Previous investigations have not fully established the relationship of BMI and perioperative transfusion with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
GE Healthcare gets FDA nod for software that automates anesthesia delivery

GE Healthcare has landed FDA pre-market approval for software that allows anesthesia providers to set targets for the end-tidal oxygen and anesthetic agents and reduces greenhouse gas emissions during surgery. The company claims it is the only manufacturer to have gotten this approval for general anesthesia delivery with its End-tidal (Et) Control technology. It first released […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Opioids and itching: What’s the connection?

Author: Mate Jarai MedicalNewsToday The exact reasons why opioids cause itching are unclear, but several theories exist. These include the action of opioids on mast cells and opioid receptors in the skin. Opioids are a class of drugs used to relieve moderate to severe pain. These medications include prescription drugs such as morphine and oxycodone […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Patterns and Persistence of Perioperative Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid Neuroinflammatory Protein Biomarkers After Elective Orthopedic Surgery Using SOMAscan

AUTHORS: Dillon, Simon T. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: The neuroinflammatory response to surgery can be characterized by peripheral acute plasma protein changes in blood, but corresponding, persisting alterations in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteins remain mostly unknown. Using the SOMAscan assay, we define acute and longer-term proteome changes associated with surgery in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Mindfulness-Based Therapy Reduces Opioid Misuse, Chronic Pain in Primary Care

DG News An 8-week mindfulness-based therapy — Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) — decreased opioid use and misuse while reducing chronic pain symptoms, with effects lasting as long as 9 months, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. This is the first large-scale clinical trial to demonstrate that a psychological intervention can simultaneously reduce opioid […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 April, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Rivaroxaban Reduces the Dabigatran Dose Required for Anticoagulation During Simulated Cardiopulmonary Bypass

AUTHORS: Nadtochiy, Sergiy M. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: April 2022 BACKGROUND: Heparin is the standard anticoagulant for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); however, there are problems with its use that make the development of suitable alternatives desirable. Currently, no ideal alternative exists. We have previously reported that the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran can prevent coagulation in […]

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