Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A modified tongue depressor facilitates the insertion of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway: Comparison with digital and introducer techniques.
The larger and softer cuff of the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (LMA) may cause difficulty in insertion. We introduced a novel technique using a modified tongue depressor to aid the ProSeal LMA insertion. ⋯ The modified tongue depressor-aided technique is superior to the digital manipulation and introducer tool techniques for ProSeal LMA insertion.
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Liver inflammation may induce fibrogenesis, cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Liver cirrhosis is characterized by increased intrahepatic resistance and enhanced vasoconstrictive response. The splanchnic vasodilatation, angiogenesis and portosystemic collaterals formation further bring about lethal complications. Ascorbate is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammation, anti-fibrosis, and anti-angiogenesis effects. However, the relevant influences in chronic liver injury have not been sufficiently explored. ⋯ The oxidative stress, fibrosis, hemodynamic derangements, angiogenesis and vascular functional changes in BDL-induced chronic liver injury may be too overwhelming to be modulated by ascorbate.