Anaesthesiology intensive therapy
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Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of direct intubation and Supraglottic Airway Laryngopharyngeal Tube (S.A.L.T.) for endotracheal intubation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Randomized manikin study.
Airway control is a potentially lifesaving procedure, but intubation by direct laryngoscopy may be difficult. The aim of this study was to assess the success rate of tracheal intubation using the Macintosh laryngoscope and Supraglottic Airway Laryngopharyngeal Tube (S.A.L.T) device. ⋯ Intubation via the S.A.L.T. was more successful than conventional laryngoscopic intubation, regardless of whether chest compressions were interrupted or not.
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Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialBalanced hydroxyethyl starch solution and hyperglycaemia in non diabetics - a prospective, randomized and controlled study.
There are very few studies that have examined the effect of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions on blood glucose level. The study was aimed to compare the effects on blood glucose levels in patients undergoing lower limb surgeries under neuraxial block, receiving HES with those receiving 0.9% saline. ⋯ A balanced HES solution administered intravenously did not cause an increase in blood glucose concentrations compared to those who received 0.9% saline.
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Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe use of sugammadex for the reversal of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block following intracranial surgery.
Total intravenous anaesthesia with propofol and remifentanil is widely used in neuroanaesthesiology and enables the quick recovery and early neurological assessment of patients. The administration of muscle relaxants carries a risk of residual relaxation following surgery. The administration of a suitable dose of sugammadex reverses the neuromuscular block irrespective of its depth and has none of the side effects associated with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of sugammadex for the reversal of vecuronium-induced effects following intracranial surgery. ⋯ The use of sugammadex following craniotomy accelerates the achievement of optimal extubation conditions.