Monthly Archives: September 2011

Pain Post Carpal Tunnel Surgery – Not So Simple

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Recent study found an 8.3% incidence of regional pain following carpal tunnel surgery regardless of anesthetic technique.

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Benefits of Group Laughter – Endophins and Social Bonding

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Recent study suggests social laughter stimulates endophins and encourages social bonding. This makes a case for Laughter Yoga

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No Need to Fear Suicidality – Rapid Relief of Suicide Intent With Ketamine

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

A “single i.v. bolus of ketamine (0.2 mg/kg) over 1–2 min will rapidly dissolve suicidal ideation” and its effect will last aat least 10 days. I find this an exciting innovation that could prevent a big unnecessary killer. This is just … Continue reading →

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Intra-bladder Alkalized Lidocaine in Interstitial Cystitis – Popular – Easy Preparation Technique

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

Mixing Lidocaine and 8.4% sodium bicarbonate to ph 8 can be a puzzler and difficult given the propensity of lidocaine to precipitate at neutral ph’s. Putting in spinal lidocaine (5% lidocaine in 5% dextrose) first and then an equal volume … Continue reading →

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