Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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To test a high-frequency jet ventilator, the Mistral (Acutronic Laboratory) on a lung model. ⋯ The use of a low volume connector should be preferred, because it allows the measurement of the end expiratory pressure for a larger range of driving pressure, expiratory time and catheters. The performances of the Seldicath catheter are below those of the other catheters studied.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2006
Case Reports[Unusual haemostasis disorder in a seriously burned patient].
We report the case of a woman severely burned during a gas explosion with an unusual disorder of haemostasis. The prothrombin time was very elevated, essentially by a drop in factor II. ⋯ Blood analysis found fluindione and benzodiazepine derivatives. Such a disorder during a potentially suicidal burn must evoke a toxic aetiology.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2006
[Introduction of the intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway in a prehospital emergency medical unit].
Assessment of the intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway(trade mark) in a prehospital emergency mobile unit (PEMU). ⋯ The ILMA is a potential useful device in the prehospital setting. Initial formation and maintenance of the skill acquired with this technique are essential.