Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To determine the current trends in airway education in academic programs. ⋯ The number of programs with a formal airway management program continues to increase, and programs are incorporating newer intubation techniques. The criteria for competence have not been established.
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Review Meta Analysis
A meta-analysis on the clinical effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane block.
To study the efficacy of the transversus abdominal plane (TAP) block. ⋯ TAP block reduces the need for postoperative opioid use, it increases the time first request for further analgesia, it provides more effective pain relief, and it reduces opioid-associated side effects.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Evaluation of the Bullard, GlideScope, Viewmax, and Macintosh laryngoscopes using a cadaver model to simulate the difficult airway.
To assess the performance and cervical (C)-spine movement associated with laryngoscopy using the Bullard laryngoscope (BL), GlideScope videolaryngoscope (GVL), Viewmax, and Macintosh laryngoscopes during conditions of a) unrestricted and b) restricted C-spine and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) mobility. ⋯ In cadavers with unrestricted and restricted C-spine mobility, the BL provided superior laryngoscopic views, comparable intubating times, and less C-spine movement than the GVL, Viewmax, or Macintosh laryngoscopes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Passive smoke exposure is associated with perioperative adverse effects in children.
To evaluate the frequency of respiratory adverse events during general anesthesia in children passively exposed to cigarette smoke (PSE). ⋯ Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke and who undergo general anesthesia seem to have an increased risk of respiratory complications in the recovery period rather than during anesthesia.