Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Sepsis-associated encephalopathy is a global cerebral dysfunction induced by the systemic response to inflammation and infection, without a liver or renal injury. Alteration of consciousness, from confusion to coma, is the main clinical symptom. This encephalopathy is associated with an increase in mortality due to sepsis. ⋯ Changes in neurotransmitter release or concentrations (norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, GABA) have been reported. There is not any specific treatment of septic encephalopathy. In most cases, this syndrome is rapidly reversible after the treatment of sepsis.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Aug 2006
Case Reports[Oropharyngeal ulcers following anaesthesia with the laryngeal tube S].
We report a case of acute tongue and uvula ulcerations consecutive to the use of a laryngeal tube Sonda (LTS) for airway management. The LTS was used during general anaesthesia for hysteroscopy and resection of endometrial hyperplasia. ⋯ Symptomatic treatment provided complete resolution within a few days. This event points out the potential risk of more serious lesions.
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Postobstructive pulmonary oedema is a complication after extubation that occurs rarely. It can be associated with haemoptysis. We report two cases of haemoptysis occuring in ASA 1 otherwise healthy patients who underwent uncomplicated anaesthesia. Understanding of the mechanism and prompt treatment lead to rapid recovery of this dramatic complication.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Aug 2006
Letter Case Reports[Like-seizure movements in a child under sevoflurane anaesthesia].