Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Effect of Cricoid Pressure on Laryngeal View During Macintosh, McGrath MAC X-Blade and GlideScope Video Laryngoscopies.
Cricoid pressure is useful in fasted patients requiring emergency intubation. We compared the effect of cricoid pressure on laryngeal view during Macintosh, McGrath MAC X-Blade and GlideScope video laryngoscopy. ⋯ Although all three devices are useful for normal or difficult intubation, cricoid pressure improved Cormack-Lehane grades of Macintosh and McGrath MAC X-Blade video laryngoscopes but statistically significantly worsened that of the GlideScope video laryngoscope.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Number of Prehospital Defibrillation Shocks and the Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
It has not been determined yet whether the number of defibrillation shocks delivered over the first 30 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) impacts the rate of successful return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ The delivery of four defibrillation shocks in OHCA most related to ROSC. The evaluation of the number of delivered shock during the first 30 min of CPR is a simple tool that can be used for an early decision in OHCA patient.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Oct 2017
Effective Loading Dose of Dexmedetomidine to Induce Adequate Sedation in Parturients Undergoing Caesarean Section Under Spinal Anaesthesia.
To calculate the effective dose (ED) of dexmedetomidine for caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. ⋯ The ED50 and ED95 of loading dexmedetomidine to achieve adequate sedation were 0.82 μg kg-1 and 0.96 μg kg-1 for caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Oct 2017
Case ReportsUnanticipated Difficult Airway in a Neonate: Are we Prepared for this CHAOS?
Unanticipated difficult airway in a neonate is a challenging situation with many difficulties because of inherent anatomical variations. To complicate the situation there is a lack of appropriate equipment, expertise and established guidelines on the management of difficult airway in neonates and infants. ⋯ We report the case of airway management of a neonate with an unanticipated finding of subglottic stenosis. Subglottic stenosis is one of the aetiologies of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, which may be diagnosed antenatally based on ultrasonography findings.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Oct 2017
Outcomes of Antepartum and Postpartum Obstetric Admissions to the Intensive Care Unit of A Tertiary University Hospital: An 8-Year Review.
Although their rates are decreasing, pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity are problems worldwide. In this study, we aimed to review the characteristics, diagnoses, required interventions and outcomes of obstetric patients admitted between 2006 and 2014 to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a tertiary university hospital to provide an indicator for improving the management of critically ill obstetric patients. ⋯ We reviewed obstetric admissions to our institution over an 8-year period. We believe that a nationwide study in Turkey that provides an indicator of the frequency, reasons of ICU admission and outcome of obstetric patients is required to improve the quality of intensive care.