European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intra-operative ventilator mechanical power as a predictor of postoperative pulmonary complications in surgical patients: A secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial.
Studies in critically ill patients suggest a relationship between mechanical power (an index of the energy delivered by the ventilator, which includes driving pressure, respiratory rate, tidal volume and inspiratory pressure) and complications. ⋯ In patients receiving ventilation during major noncardiothoracic, nonintracranial surgery, exposure to a higher mechanical power was independently associated with an increased risk of PPCs and acute respiratory failure.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of high-dose versus low-dose epidural fentanyl on gastric emptying in nonfasted parturients: A double-blinded randomised controlled trial.
High-dose epidural fentanyl does not slow gastric emptying in labouring women compared to low-dose fentanyl.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Virtual reality and hypnosis for anxiety and pain management in intensive care units: A prospective randomised trial among cardiac surgery patients.
Virtual reality and hypnosis are little studied in complex contexts, such as intensive care, where patients need significant physical and psychological assistance. ⋯ As there were no significant differences between groups for the measured variables, we cannot affirm that one technique is better than another. Additional studies are required to compare and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these techniques for critical care patients and caregivers.