Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCorrelations between controlled endotracheal tube cuff pressure and postprocedural complications: a multicenter study.
Postoperative respiratory complications related to endotracheal intubation usually present as cough, sore throat, hoarseness, and blood-streaked expectorant. In this study, we investigated the short-term (hours) impact of measuring and controlling endotracheal tube cuff (ETTc) pressure on postprocedural complications. ⋯ ETTc pressure estimated by palpation with personal experience is often much higher than measured or what may be optimal. Proper control of ETTc pressure by a manometer helped reduce ETT-related postprocedural respiratory complications such as cough, sore throat, hoarseness, and blood-streaked expectoration even in procedures of short duration (1-3 hours).
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2010
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyHeart-type fatty acid binding protein is an independent predictor of death and ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Heart-type fatty acid binding protein (hFABP) functions as a myocardial fatty acid transporter and is released into the circulation early after myocardial injury. We hypothesized that hFABP is superior to conventional cardiac biomarkers for predicting early perioperative myocardial injury after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ⋯ Compared with traditional markers of myocardial injury after CABG surgery, hFABP peaks earlier and is a superior independent predictor of postoperative mortality and ventricular dysfunction.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudySingle versus triple injection ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block: confirmation of the effectiveness of the single injection technique.
The optimal site for local anesthetic placement during ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block remains controversial. ⋯ The optimal site for local anesthetic placement during ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block is a single point injection posterior to the axillary artery.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Nov 2010
Multicenter Study Controlled Clinical TrialNefopam pharmacokinetics in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Treatment of intense postoperative pain in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a recurrent problem for anesthesiologists because of the risk of accumulation of numerous molecules and their metabolites. Nefopam is a potent analgesic metabolized by the liver and weakly eliminated intact in urine that may offer advantages for use in patients with ESRD because it lacks respiratory-depressive effects. However, the effects of renal failure on nefopam disposition have never been investigated. ⋯ Nefopam distribution and elimination are altered in patients with ESRD, resulting in heightened exposure. To avoid too-high concentration peaks, it is suggested that the daily nefopam dose be reduced by 50%.