Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2008
[Perioperative morbidity and mortality in a developing country: experience of Lomé teaching hospital].
New evaluation of early perioperative morbidity and mortality four years after the first study in 2002, at Lomé teaching hospital (Togo). ⋯ This mortality rate was smaller than in 2002. This may be explained by a better prenanaesthetic risk evaluation performed by anaesthetists, the creation of postoperative recovery room, the promotion of regional anaesthesia and the availability of succinylcholine in obstetrics. Significant improvement is still necessary and only be obtained by a national health policy.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Nov 2008
Review[Open chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation: is there an interest in France?].
To expose and clarify indications, techniques, results, complications and cost for open chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres (OCCRM) in traumatic or nontraumatic cardiac arrest. ⋯ According to the French "physician in ambulance" prehospital system, OCCRM might be promising in France, because this system favours the fastness of care and therefore would minimize the time factor.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Nov 2008
Case Reports[Fulminant myocarditis: clinical value of extracorporeal life support].
Fulminant myocarditis is a rare cause of cardiogenic shock which usually occurs in young adults without known cardiac disease. Initial course may be complicated by a cardiogenic shock refractory to optimal medical treatment. Temporary circulatory assistance using an extracorporeal life support is of great clinical value in this setting, since myocardial systolic function usually fully recovers after a short time delay.