European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Efficacy of the Airway Scope on tracheal intubation in the lateral position: comparison with the Macintosh laryngoscope.
The Airway Scope (AWS) may become a rescue airway device to secure the airway in the lateral position. We evaluated the efficacy of the AWS on tracheal intubation in patients in this position in comparison with the Macintosh laryngoscope. ⋯ In the situation in which securing the airway in the lateral position is required, the AWS is more effective than the Macintosh laryngoscope.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
CobraPLUS and Cookgas air-Q versus Fastrach for blind endotracheal intubation: a randomised controlled trial.
CobraPLUS and Cookgas air-Q are supraglottic airways expected to allow safe ventilation as well as reliable blind intubation. In a prospective, controlled trial, we hypothesised that quality of ventilation and success rate of blind endotracheal intubation of these new devices would be superior to the Fastrach intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA). When blind intubation failed the quality of fibrescope-guided intubation was investigated. To allow identification of those patients in whom blind intubation would be difficult, we investigated the predictive value of currently used predictors for ease of endotracheal intubation. ⋯ All devices appeared to be safe airways. The Fastrach ILMA proved to be a reliable facilitator for blind intubation. CobraPLUS and Cookgas air-Q allowed an easy fibrescopic intubation. Failed blind intubations could not be predicted by the used parameters.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Training in placement of the left-sided double-lumen tube among non-thoracic anaesthesiologists: intubation model simulator versus computer-based digital video disc, a randomised controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of training with an airway model simulator versus digital video disc (DVD)-based instruction in placement of double-lumen endotracheal (DLT) tubes by anaesthesiologists with limited thoracic experience. ⋯ Both teaching methods had similar outcomes for placement of DLTs by anaesthesiologists with limited thoracic anaesthesia experience. Both groups performed better than individuals in our prior study. Therefore, these methods should be considered when training anaesthesiologists to successfully place DLTs.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effect of an intravenous bolus of phenylephrine or ephedrine on skin blood flow during spinal anaesthesia: a randomised, double-blind, controlled study.