Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The LMA-ProSeal is an effective alternative to tracheal intubation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To compare LMA-ProSeal (LMA-PS) with endotracheal tube (ETT) with respect to pulmonary ventilation and gastric distension during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ A correctly seated LMA-PS or ETT provided equally effective pulmonary ventilation without clinically significant gastric distension in all non-obese patients. Further studies are required to determine the acceptability of the LMA-PS for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in obese patients.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Short- and long-term efficacy of oral ketamine in eight chronic-pain patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Laryngeal mask cuff inflation at removal does not affect early postoperative laryngopharyngeal morbidity.
We assessed the effect of cuff inflation of the laryngeal mask airway at removal on sore throat, pharyngeal morbidity and airway complications. ⋯ We conclude that removal of the laryngeal mask airway inflated does not reduce the incidence of sore throat, pharyngeal morbidity or airway complications.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Propofol decreases cerebral blood flow velocity in anesthetized children.
Propofol, by virtue of its favourable pharmacokinetic profile, is suitable for maintenance of anesthesia by continuous infusion during neurosurgical procedures in adults. It is gaining popularity for use in pediatric patients. To determine the effects of propofol on cerebral blood flow in children, middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity (Vmca) was measured at different levels of propofol administration by transcranial Doppler (TCD) sonography. ⋯ This study shows that a higher rate of propofol infusion is associated with lower CBFV and MAP values in children. Propofol's cerebral vasoconstrictive properties may be responsible for this finding.