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Blood Pressure Vs Altitude In Hypertensive And Non-Hypertensive Himalayan Trekkers, T. Douglas Sallade, Jennifer Starling, David Young, David Twillman, Nirakan Regmi, Benoit Phelan, Purshotam Paudel, Sushil Pant, Matthew Mcelwee, Theodore Mcconnell, Luke Mather, Charles Duke
Blood Pressure Vs Altitude In Hypertensive And Non-Hypertensive Himalayan Trekkers, T. Douglas Sallade, Jennifer Starling, David Young, David Twillman, Nirakan Regmi, Benoit Phelan, Purshotam Paudel, Sushil Pant, Matthew Mcelwee, Theodore Mcconnell, Luke Mather, Charles Duke
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Introduction: Determine blood pressure (BP) response to changes in altitude in Himalayan trekkers with and without hypertension (HTN). Methods: BP was measured in Lukla (2800m), Namche (3400m), and either Pheriche or Dingboche (4400m) on ascent and descent. Hypertensive subjects were defined by self-reported diagnosis of HTN. Results: Trekkers had HTN (H, n=60) or no HTN (NH, n=604). Of those with HTN, 50 (83%) took one or more BP medications including ACEIs/ARBs (n=35, 48%), Ca++ channel blockers (n=15, 22%), beta-blockers (n=9, 13%), thiazide diuretics (n=7, 10%), and others (n=5, 7%). At 2800m, systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) were greater …
Evaluation Of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Immediate Release Bupivacaine In Post-Operative Pain After Knee Surgery, Nathan Greenfield, Saba Gidey, Dusty Lisi, Cristina Refec
Evaluation Of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Immediate Release Bupivacaine In Post-Operative Pain After Knee Surgery, Nathan Greenfield, Saba Gidey, Dusty Lisi, Cristina Refec
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Purpose: The use of liposomal bupivacaine, which is formulated to have an extended release, has been associated with a decrease in opiate use after total hip and knee arthroplasty. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the use of liposomal bupivacaine and immediate release bupivacaine in patients who have undergone knee replacement. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of using liposomal bupivacaine for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty in comparison to current practice. Methods This is a single-center, retrospective, cohort study that is being conducted in a 353 bed academic medical center. The electronic …