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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Persistent symptoms of COVID-19 in one-third of cases

By Denise Baez DG Alerts Symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can persist and result in prolonged illness, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Our study shows persistence of symptoms in a third of ambulatory patients 30 to 45 days after diagnosis even if we assume that those lost to follow-up […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Complications and success rates of subclavian vein catheterization depending on experience

AUTHORS: Johannes Schulz, Axel Scholler et al. Anaesthesist. 2020 Nov 24 BACKGROUND The infraclavicular puncture of the subclavian vein is a standard procedure for anesthetists. Meanwhile the literature and recommendations are clear and the use of real-time ultrasound guidance is the standard procedure; however, anesthetists will always get into special circumstances were they have to use […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Efficacy of “Burst” and Tonic (500 Hz) Spinal Cord Stimulation Patterns

AUTHORS: Sam Eldabe, Rui Duarte et al. Neuromodulation. 2020 Nov 29 OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy in reducing pain intensity in adult subjects suffering from chronic back and leg pain of burst (BST) and tonic sub-threshold stimulation at 500 Hz (T500) vs. sham stimulation delivered by a spinal cord […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Post-Cesarean Opioid Use after Implementation of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol

AUTHORS: Caitlin A MacGregor, Mark Neerhof et al. Am J Perinatol. 2020 Dec 2 OBJECTIVE  This study aimed to evaluate whether implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is associated with lower maternal opioid use after cesarean delivery (CD). STUDY DESIGN  We performed a pre- and postimplementation (PRE and POST, respectively) study of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
New technique for heart bypass surgery could limit patient discomfort, lower costs

Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Cardiac care specialists in Europe are investigating a new coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) technique that relies solely on CT imaging data and does not require a catheter. If successful, this technique could change the very nature of CABG treatments for both patients and healthcare providers. The very first […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Study details delirium incidence, duration and severity in critically ill patients with COVID-19

DG Alerts In a cohort of critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), delirium without coma occurred in 29.1% of patients, according to a study published in Critical Care Explorations. In addition, the study found that delirium persisted for approximately 5 days and occurred at high severity. Sikandar H Khan, Indiana University School of Medicine, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

AUTHORS: Shaimaa F Mostafa, Mohamed S Abdelghany et al. Pain Pract. 2020 Dec BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is frequently complicated with considerable postoperative pain. We evaluated the impact of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block on perioperative analgesia and pulmonary functions following laparoscopic bariatric surgery. METHODS 60 patients aged 18- 65 years with a BMI of ≥40 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Do Elderly Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction Require Higher Doses of Norepinephrine During General Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgeries?

AUTHORS: Ursula Kahl, Maren Vens et al. Anesth Analg. 2020 Nov BACKGROUND Diastolic dysfunction is a risk factor for postoperative major cardiovascular events. During anesthesia, patients with diastolic dysfunction might experience impaired hemodynamic function and worsening of diastolic function, which in turn, might be associated with a higher incidence of postoperative complications.We aimed to investigate […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of GlideScope™ visualization and neck flexion with lateral neck pressure nasogastric tube insertion techniques in anesthetized patients

AUTHORS: Pitchaporn Purngpipattrakul, Suttasinee Petsakul et al. Trials. 2020 Nov 30; 21(1): 990 OBJECTIVE Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients can be challenging, even for experienced anesthesiologists. Various techniques have been proposed to facilitate NGT insertion in these patients. This study aimed to compare the success rate and time required for NGT […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 January, 2021    By - Dr Clemens
Modeling the Effect of Excitation on Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring in γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptor Agonist ABP-700

Authors: Beatrijs I. Valk, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology January 2021, Vol. 134, 35–51. Background γ-Aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor agonists are known to cause involuntary muscle movements. The mechanism of these movements is not known, and its relationship to depth of anesthesia monitoring is unclear. We have explored the effect of involuntary muscle movement on […]

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