Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2013
Case Reports[Ischemic stroke: A rare complication of liver hydatid cyst.]
Hydatid cyst of the liver (HCL) is a widespread disease in North African countries. We report the case of a 39-year-old patient who was admitted in our intensive care unit because of anaphylactic shock due to a cracked HCL fortuitously discovered. This accident was also complicated by an ischemic stroke witch underline mechanisms are discussed.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2013
Comparative StudyVolatile anesthetic isoflurane inhibits LTP induction of hippocampal CA1 neurons through α4β2 nAChR subtype-mediated mechanisms.
Volatile anesthetic isoflurane contributes to postoperative cognitive dysfunction and inhibition of long-term potentiation (LTP), a synaptic model of learning and memory, but the mechanisms are uncertain. Central neuronal α4β2 subtype nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are involved in the induction of LTP in the hippocampus. Isoflurane inhibits α4β2 nAChRs at concentrations lower than those used for anesthesia. Therefore, we hypothesized that isoflurane-inhibited LTP induction of hippocampal CA1 neurons via α4β2 nAChRs subtype inhibition. ⋯ Inhibition of α4β2 nAChRs subtype of hippocampus participates in isoflurane-mediated LTP inhibition.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2013
Case Reports[Bilateral pneumothorax, cervicofacial and mediastinal emphysema after surgical tracheostomy.]
Tracheotomy is a surgical procedure for various indications, such as ventilator dependence and airway obstruction. Reported rates in the literature of complications of tracheostomy vary widely. We report an unusual presentation of serious complication after surgical tracheostomy. ⋯ Management of tracheotomy is important to prevent complications. There is still debate on optimal timing of tracheotomy. The last three trials have shown no interest to perform an early tracheotomy, neither in terms of vital prognosis nor in terms of the duration of mechanical ventilation.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2013
[A French survey on the practice of analgesia for thoracic surgery.]
To assess the current practice of analgesia after thoracotomy and thoracoscopy in France. ⋯ French practice of analgesia after thoracic surgery improved quality during the last decade, but more than one patient on four (compared to 8 % in UK) may have neither epidural nor paravertebral block, while such techniques are nowadays considered as standard.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 2013
Case Reports[Right thyroidectomy under ultrasound-guided anterior superficial cervical plexus in a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension.]
We report a case of partial thyroidectomy under ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, according a new anterior approach, in a patient with a severe primitive pulmonary hypertension.