Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jan 2015
ReviewOptimal ventilation of the anesthetized pediatric patient.
Mechanical ventilation of the pediatric patient is challenging because small changes in delivered volume can be a significant fraction of the intended tidal volume. Anesthesia ventilators have traditionally been poorly suited to delivering small tidal volumes accurately, and pressure-controlled ventilation has become used commonly when caring for pediatric patients. ⋯ This review will describe the capabilities of the modern anesthesia ventilator and the current understanding of lung-protective ventilation. An optimal approach to mechanical ventilation for the pediatric patient is described, emphasizing the importance of using bedside monitors to optimize the ventilation strategy for the individual patient.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisHypoglossal nerve palsy after airway management for general anesthesia: an analysis of 69 patients.
This review and case series examines this uncommon complication following airway management - most commonly after intubation, although not exclusively. Reassuringly hypoglossal nerve palsy resolves in 80% of cases within 4 months.
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