Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative infusion of lidocaine reduces postoperative fentanyl requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Lidocaine has been shown to inhibit neural conduction and to have anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this study was to determine whether intraoperative lidocaine infusion reduces opioid consumption in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). ⋯ Intraoperative lidocaine infusion reduces opioid consumption in the PACU and intraoperative requirements of desflurane.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Poor performance of the pediatric airway exchange catheter in adults with cervical spine immobilization.
Use of a pediatric airway exchange catheter (PAEC) has been advocated as a potentially useful adjunct for difficult extubations. We evaluated the laryngeal passing ability of a tracheal tube over a PAEC and compared its success rate between adult patients in the sniffing position and adult patients with simulated cervical spine immobilization created using a manual in-line axial stabilization (MIAS) technique. ⋯ Owing to the high failure rate of PAEC-guided intubation in patients with simulated cervical spine immobilization, use of a PAEC is not recommended for maintaining continuous airway access after extubation in adult patients with cervical immobility or instability.