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A Retrospective Review Of Clinical International Normalized Ratio Results And Their Implications, Thomas Radmer, Moawia Kassab, James Glore

Thomas W Radmer

Warfrin is a key element in therapy for atrial fibrillation, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), stroke (cerebrovascular accident and cardiac valve replacement . The authors searced 16,017 active clinical charts for active patients of record for the years 2009-2010. The authors found that 1.96 percent of total Marquette University Dental Clinic patients had a history of warfrin use. INR values for a significant number of dental patients are not within the therapeutic range for their medical conditions. The patients physcian was contacted for warfrin dose regulation prior to invasive dental procedures.

Bapcap2-1 Does Preoperative Aspirin Improve Outcomes In Cardiac Surgery Patients?, Jian-Zhong Sun, L. Cao, H. Liu, W. Sun, S Silvestry, J. Diehl

Hua Kun Liu

Best Abstracts - Runner-up Session 2 presented at Euroanaesthesia 2011 in the Netherlands.

Background and Goal of Study: The effects of preoperative aspirin on major cardiocerebral and renal outcomes and mortality remain uncertain.

Pulmonary Artery Catheter For Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Does It Harm Our Patients? Primum Non Nocere, Eugene A. Hessel, Ioanna Apostolidou

Nanette M Schwann MD

No abstract provided.

Lack Of Effectiveness Of The Pulmonary Artery Catheter In Cardiac Surgery, Nanette Schwann Md, Zak Hillel Phd, Md, Andreas Hoeft Md, Paul Barash Md, Patrick Möhnle Md, Yinghui Miao Md, Mph, Dennis T. Mangano Phd, Md

Nanette M Schwann MD

No abstract provided.

Point-Of-Care Electronic Prompts: An Effective Means Of Increasing Compliance, Demonstrating Quality, And Improving Outcome, Nanette M. Schwann Md, Karen A. Bretz Md, Sherrine Eid Mph, Terry L. Burger Rn, Bsn, Mba, Deborah Fry Mt, Mba, Frederick Ackler Crna, Paul J. Evans Crna, David Romanchuk Bs, Michelle Beck Bs, Mba, Anthony J. Ardire Md, Mph, Harry Lukens Bs, Ms, Thomas M. Mcloughlin Jr, Md

Nanette M Schwann MD

No abstract provided.

Patient Safety: What Can Be Done About It?, Steven Dain

Steven L Dain

Much is said and written about patient safety. In Canada, a small group of dedicated physicians, nurses and engineers participates in the Canadian Standards Association and Standards Council of Canada Advisory Committees writing basic safety and essential performance requirements for a large range of anesthesia, respiratory care and critical care equipment. Over the past several years, in recognition of the globalization of trade and the international nature of medical device design and manufacturing, Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society members Dr Steven Dain, Dr Karen Brown, Dr Matt Kurrek, Dr Ken LeDez, and Dr Jeremy Sloan have primarily participated in Organization for International …

Comparison Of Renal Effects Of Ibuprofen Versus Indomethacin During Treatment Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Contiguous Historical Cohorts, Alla Kushnir, Joaquim Mb Pinheiro

Alla Kushnir

No abstract provided.