Publications by authors named "E Schiffer"
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- Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury can lead to both large-scale (macrocirculatory) and small-scale (microcirculatory) blood flow failures, and the study aimed to test if combining a vasoconstrictor (norepinephrine) with a vasodilator (ilomedin) improves blood pressure and circulation after injury.
- The research was conducted on 21 pigs, with three groups receiving different treatments before and after a 2-hour induced small bowel ischemia followed by reperfusion, measuring various circulatory parameters and biomarkers.
- Results showed no significant differences in mean arterial pressure or cardiac index between the groups, but the combination therapy group had notably better microcirculation performance immediately after and two
Resistance to the effects of rocuronium and other neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) has been previously reported, including delayed onset of relaxation, rapid recovery and incomplete paralysis under recommended doses. These conditions have been associated with denervation injury, burns, immobilisation, infections, metabolic disorders, and drug interactions. In this report, we describe the case of a young male without any known pre-disposing factor for NMBA resistance, who failed to attain muscle relaxation with non-depolarising NMBA despite high doses of rocuronium and atracurium during two surgeries for colorectal cancer, several months apart.
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- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is being evaluated for its effectiveness in managing glucose levels during noncardiac surgeries, though its benefits remain unclear.
- A systematic review analyzed data from 26 studies involving 1,016 patients, focusing on glycemic control and clinical outcomes in those using CGM devices.
- The results showed that patients with diabetes generally had higher mean glucose levels and variability compared to non-diabetic patients, with few reported complications, although device malfunctions occurred in about 9.21% of cases.