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Uncategorized Published - 11 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Supply Is Limited and Distribution Uncertain as COVID Vaccine Rolls Out

Author: Julie Appleby KHN High stakes and big challenges await as the U.S. prepares to roll out vaccines against COVID-19, with front-line health care workers and vulnerable nursing home residents recommended as the top priorityoses could be on their way very soon. An independent advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
A Pilot Trial of Platelets Stored Cold versus at Room Temperature for Complex Cardiothoracic Surgery

Authors: Geir Strandenes, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2020, Vol. 133, 1173–1183. Background This pilot trial focused on feasibility and safety to provide preliminary data to evaluate the hemostatic potential of cold-stored platelets (2° to 6°C) compared with standard room temperature–stored platelets (20° to 24°C) in adult patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgery. This study aimed to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Botox is one of the most effective treatments for chronic migraines

Author: Sarah Fielding Insider Health Often thought of as a strictly cosmetic procedure, Botox can also treat conditions such as chronic migraines. If two or more medications have been ineffective in treating your chronic migraines, most insurance companies will cover Botox as an alternative treatment. Here’s what you need to know about using Botox to treat […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
After effects of drinking alcohol before surgery

Author: Ann Pietrangelo Healthline Alcohol before surgery? It’s absolutely not worth the risk to your health — or your life. Drinking alcohol before surgery is taking a major risk. For your own safety and well-being, it’s best to avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours before your scheduled surgery. Alcohol consumption can lead to serious […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Acid-sensing Ion Channel 3 Overexpression in Incisions Regulated by Nerve Growth Factor Participates in Postoperative Nociception in Rats

Authors: Hao Li, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2020, Vol. 133, 1244–1259. Background Acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3) upregulation has been reported in dorsal root ganglion neurons after incision and contributes to postoperative nociception. This study hypothesized that upregulation of ASIC3 in incised tissues is induced by nerve growth factor through the phosphoinositide 3–kinase/protein kinase […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis Users May Need More Anesthesia During Surgery – and More Pain Meds After

Author: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management As more states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes – especially after the state measure ballots, cannabis use has become more common across the United States with the CDC reporting that 22.2 million Americans use the substance each month.1 Despite a plethora of sociological and health-based studies […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Ketamine Pharmacokinetics: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Meta-analysis, and Population Analysis

Authors: Jasper Kamp, Pharm.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2020, Vol. 133, 1192–1213. Background Several models describing the pharmacokinetics of ketamine are published with differences in model structure and complexity. A systematic review of the literature was performed, as well as a meta-analysis of pharmacokinetic data and construction of a pharmacokinetic model from raw data sets to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Is Anesthesia Safe for Kids?

Cleveland Clinic If your little one needs surgery, odds are good you have many questions — and concerns. Is it really OK to put kids under general anesthesia? “Anesthesia is very safe. Parents and families shouldn’t be scared,” says pediatric anesthesiologist Julie Niezgoda, MD. Still, it helps to understand what’s involved so you can minimize the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
IV Acetaminophen Does Not Reduce Post-op Hypoxemia In Randomized Trial

Author: Christina Frangou General Surgery News In patients who underwent abdominal surgery, IV acetaminophen did not reduce the duration of postoperative hypoxemia compared with placebo in a randomized, double-blind trial. In the trial, IV acetaminophen did not significantly reduce postoperative pain, and it reduced opioid consumption by 14%, or 4 mg per day, an amount […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid Deaths in Young Americans Often Involve Other Drugs

HealthDay News Opioid overdose deaths involving more than one substance are more common among American teens and young adults than deaths caused by opioids alone, researchers report. They also found that stimulants such as cocaine and crystal methamphetamine are the non-opioid substances most commonly involved in opioid overdose deaths in young people. Moreover, opioid overdose […]

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