Fig. 7.1 Representation of the oxygen pathway, from air to tissues, in mammals The index of availability of oxygen for the tissues/organs is DO2 (oxygen delivery), that is, the product…
Drugs Recommended? Evidence level Exceptions Dosing and notes Corticosteroids No, lack of efficacy Grade D NSAIDs Yes, with acetaminophen and opioids in an opioid-sparing multimodal protocol Grade A Not suitable…
Sobieraj et al. (2012) Proximal DVT (RR, 95 % CI) PE (OR, 95 % CI) Major bleeding (OR, 95 % CI) LMWH vs. UFH 0.60ª (0.38–0.93) 0.48ª (0.24–0.95) 0.57ª (0.37–0.88) LMWH vs….
Low bleeding risk Hand surgery Shoulder and knee arthroscopy Minor spine surgery Intermediate bleeding risk Prosthetic shoulder surgery Major spine surgery Knee surgery (anterior cruciate ligament, osteotomies) Foot surgery High…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Andrea Baldini and Patrizio Caldora (eds.)Perioperative Medical Management for Total Joint Arthroplasty10.1007/978-3-319-07203-6_6 6. A Low Hemoglobin Transfusion Trigger is Not Dangerous: Arguments in Favor Henrik Husted1 (1) Orthopedic Department, Hvidovre University…
Fig. 26.1 Skeletal model showing anatomical landmarks for posterior gluteal sciatic nerve blockade Fig. 26.2 Surface landmarks for posterior gluteal sciatic nerve block The patient is placed in the lateral…
Fig. 33.1 Pediatric spine model showing spinal column in the thoracic and lumbar regions The distance of catheter threading will determine which technique to use for continuous blocks. The epidural…
Fig. 25.1 Surface anatomy and landmarks for femoral nerve blocks The patient lies supine with the legs extended and the hip slightly externally rotated after general anesthesia has been induced….
Fig. 23.1 Surface anatomy and landmarks for median nerve block The patient is placed supine with the arm abducted slightly, the elbow flexed approximately 30°, and the forearm resting on…
Fig. 28.1 (a) Surface anatomy for thoracic paravertebral block. (b) Skeletal model showing the L4 transverse process and posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) landmarks Transverse processes: At T1, the transverse…
