Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Oxygen in air (FiO2 0.4) improves gas exchange in young healthy patients during general anesthesia.
One hundred percent O(2) is used routinely for preoxygenation and induction of anesthesia. The higher the O(2) concentration the faster is the development of atelectasis, an important cause of impaired pulmonary gas exchange during general anesthesia (GA). We evaluated the effect of ventilation with 0.4 FiO(2) in air, 0.4 FiO(2) in N(2)O and 100% O(2) following intubation on the development of impaired gas exchange. ⋯ Ventilation of lungs with O(2) in air (FiO(2) 0.4) improves gas exchange in young healthy patients during GA.
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To discuss the possible ramifications of neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia in women with tattoos involving their midline lumbar area. ⋯ There is no information in the literature about possible risks from inserting needles through tattoos during the performance of neuraxial anesthesia. This report discusses the possible implications.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Metoclopramide decreases emesis but increases sedation in tramadol patient-controlled analgesia.
To evaluate the clinical benefits and disadvantages of adding metoclopramide to tramadol for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). ⋯ The incidence and severity of nausea/vomiting decreased if metoclopramide was added to tramadol for PCA. An increased incidence of sedation was noticed with this drug combination.