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Dr Derek Rosen
Queensland Children's Hospital
Effect of high-flow nasal oxygen on hypoxaemia during procedural sedation
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Anaesthesia
Submitted January 2023 by Dr Derek Rosen
Overview - Systematic review of the effect of high-flow nasal oxygen (NHFO2) vs conventional oxygen (nasal prongs, face mask, mouth guard) for procedural sedation in adults and children. - Methods:...
Measures to prolong duration of sensory block after regional anaesthesia
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
Submitted January 2023 by Dr Derek Rosen
This review article discusses the evidence for the different techniques used to prolong sensory neural blockade. Of the commonly used adjuvants dexamethasone (perineural 4mg, followed by intravenous...
New blocks on the kids
Core basic nerve blocks in paediatric anaesthesia
Anaesthesia
Submitted January 2023 by Dr Derek Rosen
This useful review article discusses the benefits of regional anaesthesia in children (anaesthesia sparing, opioid sparing, and a reduction in emergence delirium severity) despite its lower use...
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