Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Propofol versus midazolam for monitored sedation: a comparison of intraoperative and recovery parameters.
To compare intraoperative and recovery parameters in patients who received either propofol infusion (PI), propofol bolus (PB), or midazolam bolus (MZ) for sedation. ⋯ The PI, PB, and MZ groups all gave excellent sedation for patients undergoing surgical procedures with local anesthesia. Amnesia was greatest with midazolam, and recovery was more rapid with propofol.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The laryngeal lift: a method to facilitate endotracheal intubation.
To assess the efficacy of the "laryngeal lift" maneuver in improving laryngoscopic visualization to facilitate endotracheal intubation. ⋯ The laryngeal lift should be part of the anesthesiologists' armamentarium in helping the laryngoscopist who is faced with Grades II, III, IV, and V laryngoscopic views to enhance visualization of the larynx and thus facilitate endotracheal intubation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Using the bubble inclinometer to measure laryngeal tilt and predict difficulty of laryngoscopy.
To evaluate a simple device, the bubble inclinometer, to measure degrees of laryngeal tilt (LT) for predicting difficulty of direct laryngoscopy using a Macintosh #3 laryngoscope. ⋯ The bubble inclinometer accurately and reproducibly measures relative LT, and the anterior tilt of the larynx directly correlates with the ability to see the laryngeal opening during direct laryngoscopy with a Macintosh #3 laryngoscope.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Prostaglandin E1 as a hypotensive drug during general anesthesia for total hip replacement.
To determine the effect of intravenous administration of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) in inducing controlled hypotension during general anesthesia. ⋯ These data suggest that PGE1 can be used safely to induce hypotension, thereby reducing blood loss during total hip replacement with general anesthesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Which induction drug for cesarean section? A comparison of thiopental sodium, propofol, and midazolam.
To determine maternal and neonatal effects of three different induction drugs (thiopental sodium, propofol, and midazolam) for cesarean section. ⋯ Thiopental still remains the first-choice induction drug for cesarean section. The slow induction time with midazolam may put the mother at risk for pulmonary inhalation. A plane of anesthesia that may risk awareness and potential neonatal depression is the main drawback of the two newer induction drugs.