Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Ultrasound imaging improves learning curves in obstetric epidural anesthesia: a preliminary study.
Epidural anesthesia may be difficult in pregnancy. We intended to evaluate the teaching possibilities of ultrasonography as a diagnostic approach to the epidural region. ⋯ Using ultrasound imaging for teaching epidural anesthesia in obstetrics we found a higher rate of success during the first 60 attempts compared to conventional teaching. We believe this shows the possible value of ultrasound imaging for teaching and learning obstetric regional anesthesia.
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To describe the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Toronto, its impact on anesthesia practice and the infection control guidelines adopted to manage patients in the operating room (OR) and to provide emergency intubation outside the OR. ⋯ In containing the spread of SARS, vigilance and strict infection control are important. This results in the rediscovery of standards of infection control measures in daily anesthesia practice.
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Transnasal jet ventilation is a useful adjunct to teach fibreoptic intubation: a preliminary report.
Fibreoptic intubation (FOI) has become an essential technique in the anesthetic management of patients with difficult airways. Unfortunately, residents may graduate from anesthesiology training programs with insufficient skills in FOI. To enhance resident proficiency at FOI without compromising patient comfort or safety, the technique of transnasal jet ventilation-assisted FOI was developed. This report describes our initial experience with this technique. ⋯ Transnasal jet ventilation-assisted FOI is a useful method to train residents in FOI while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
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Letter Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Prevention of nausea and vomiting after dental surgery: a comparison of small doses of propofol, droperidol, and metoclopramide.