European journal of anaesthesiology
-
Letter Case Reports
Xenon anaesthesia in a patient with susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia: A case report.
A case report describing the first-reported, successful and safe use of Xenon-based anesthesia in an MH-susceptible 31 year old male.
The authors conclude that this case, along with previous investigation of Xe in susceptible-swine animal models and in vitro human muscle biopsy testing, show that Xenon is likely safe for use in MH-susceptible individuals.
summary -
Controlled Clinical Trial
Gradient between dorsalis pedis and radial arterial blood pressures during sevoflurane anaesthesia: A self-control study in patients undergoing neurosurgery.
The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a good alternative to the radial artery (RA) for invasive blood pressure monitoring when the upper limb is burned or injured, or if the RA is not available. Understanding the pattern of pressure difference between DPA and the commonly used RA during inhalational anaesthesia is helpful for haemodynamic management and therapeutic decisions. ⋯ The blood pressure, temperature and inner cross-sectional area differences between DPA and RA reduced gradually during sevoflurane anaesthesia in patients undergoing neurosurgery. Therapeutic decisions may rely on DPA pressure as long as the anaesthetists are aware of the pattern of change in DPA pressure during surgery.
-
Letter Case Reports
Falsely reduced bispectral index during light anaesthesia in the elderly.