Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Letter Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
A prospective trial on a new sutureless securement device for central venous catheters.
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This study is a feasibility assessment to determine the ability of novice users to utilize an infrared (IR) sensor stylet as a guide to position the tip of the endotracheal tube (ETT) 40 mm proximal to the carina in the swine trachea. ⋯ The IR sensor stylet system can facilitate correct positioning of the ETT tip at an appropriate depth above the carina in the swine trachea. Evaluation of the IR sensor stylet methodology in human subjects is warranted.
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The epidural electrical stimulation test (EEST) is a highly specific and sensitive test for confirming placement of the epidural catheter in the epidural space. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the EEST could predict the spread and consumption of local anesthetic solutions during labour epidural analgesia. ⋯ The EEST shows a wide range of electrical current requirements and elicits a variety of muscle twitch patterns on the lower limbs. Although it confirms the epidural placement of the catheter, the EEST cannot be used to predict the spread or consumption of the local anesthetic solution during labour epidural analgesia.