Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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To evaluate the effects of midazolam sedation followed by flumazenil antagonism on the work of nasal breathing in normal humans. ⋯ The work of breathing spent on the upstream segment of the nasal route increases during midazolam sedation and returns to baseline after flumazenil antagonism.
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To evaluate the efficacy of video-intuboscopic monitoring during orotracheal intubation in a pediatric anesthesia teaching unit. ⋯ Video-intuboscopic monitoring is a useful monitor of tracheal intubation. "The improved view of the cords may provide assistance during difficult laryngoscopy.
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To evaluate the effects of low-dose olprinone, a phosphodiesterase III inhibitor, on contractility and its mechanism in nonfatigued and fatigued diaphragm in dogs. ⋯ Low-dose olprinone does not affect contractility in nonfatigued diaphragm, but increases contractility in fatigued diaphragm via its effect on transmembrane calcium movement in dogs.