European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Videolaryngoscopy vs. Direct Laryngoscopy for Elective Airway Management in Paediatric Anaesthesia: A prospective randomised controlled trial.
The indirect visualisation of the glottic area with a videolaryngoscope could improve intubation conditions which may possibly lead to a higher success rate of the first intubation attempt. ⋯ The first attempt intubation success rate was lower in the videolaryngoscopy group in comparison to the direct laryngoscopy group. The time needed for successful intubation with videolaryngoscopy was longer compared with direct laryngoscopy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of intra-operative high inspired fraction of oxygen on postoperative nausea and vomiting in children undergoing surgery: A prospective randomised double-blind study.
Administration of high inspired fraction of oxygen (FiO2) during anaesthesia has been proposed to decrease postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in adults but has not been extensively studied in children. ⋯ High intra-operative FiO2 of 80% does not provide additional protection against PONV in children.
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Meta Analysis
For nasotracheal intubation, which nostril results in less epistaxis: right or left?: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nasotracheal intubation is usually required in patients undergoing oromaxillofacial, otolaryngological or plastic surgery to prevent the airway encroaching into the operating field. Epistaxis is the most common complication, but which nostril is associated with a lower incidence and severity of epistaxis is still unclear. ⋯ On the basis of the current available evidence, when both nostrils are patent, the right nostril is more appropriate for nasotracheal intubation, with a lower incidence and severity of epistaxis and faster intubation time.