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WCA 2016: the unforgettable World Congress of Anaesthesiologists
A review of the WCA 2016 by the WFSA The WFSA and the SAHK were proud to co-host the 16th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong in September
Terminal cancer patients ‘not getting adequate pain relief’
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study. The researchers found that, on average, terminal cancer patients were given
Patient-dedicated blood gas analysis enhances flu readiness and infection control
Sphere Medical discussed how its Proxima patient-dedicated blood gas monitoring system can be used to enhance flu readiness and improve infection control in Intensive Care Units at HAI 2016 (Hauptstadtkongresses für Anästhesiologie
Link between weather and chronic pain is emerging through an innovative national smartphone research project
Preliminary findings from a mass participation study have indicated a link between weather conditions – specifically rain and lack of sunshine – and chronic pain. Daily data inputted from over
Vygon launches b-card, an innovative device that combines continuous chest compressions and dynamic oxygenation for CPR
A groundbreaking device designed by anaesthesia specialist Dr Boussignac revolutionises the management of cardiac arrest by emergency first responders. This universal resuscitation device for first aiders or physicians can be used with
Persistent childbirth pain increases risk of postnatal depression
New research presented at this year’s World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (28 Aug-2 Sept) shows that women who experience persistent childbirth pain are more likely to develop
29 March 2017 – 1 April 2017 – IX SIMPAR – ISURA congress; Florence
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are honoured and proud to invite you to participate the IX SIMPAR – ISURA congress, from March 30th to April 1st, 2017 in Florence (Italy).
NIH review finds nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain conditions
Data from a review of US-based clinical trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most popular complementary health approaches – such as yoga, tai chi, and
Case Report: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a patient with a normal coronary angiogram
CASE REPORT A 48-year old Caucasian male presented to our hospital following a witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated swiftly. On arrival of the ambulance crew
Five-year study reveals patients operated on at night twice as likely to die as patients who have daytime operations
New research presented at this year’s World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong (28 Aug – 2 Sept) shows that patients who have surgery during the night are twice
