Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Fluid administration using intravenous (IV) access devices is required in many settings. There are a lack of quantitative data comparing traditional cannulas and modern access devices. We aimed to investigate flow rates through modern intravenous access devices using an in vitro system. ⋯ Flow rates in IV devices can be maximized by pressure bag use and removal of needle-free valves. The rapid infusion catheter and emergency infusion catheter allow some increase in flow over a 14G cannula. Familiarity with varying flow rates across IV access devices could better inform clinical decisions.
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To evaluate the efficacy of a bundled intervention to improve the quality of the operating room to intensive care unit (ICU) clinical handover. ⋯ The implementation of a bundled handover intervention was associated with increased stakeholder satisfaction as well as a perception of increased efficacy and quality of the overall handover process and postoperative anesthesia documentation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Two methods for teaching basic upper airway sonography.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare hands-on gel phantom versus instructional video teaching methods to improve anesthesia residents and staff members' ability to correctly identify airway structures using ultrasound on a human volunteer. ⋯ Use of either a low cost, airway gel phantom training model for hands-on training or a simple instructional teaching video can be used in a single training session to improve staff anesthesiologist and anesthesia resident knowledge and skills for ultrasound identification of upper airway anatomy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The comparison of insertion depth for orotracheal intubation between standard polyvinyl chloride tracheal tubes and straight reinforced tracheal tubes.
To investigate whether these properties of reinforced tubes cause difference in insertion depth compared to standard polyvinyl chloride tracheal tubes. ⋯ The insertion depth of straight reinforced tracheal tubes can be shorter than that of standard polyvinyl chloride tracheal tubes due to different tube pathways in the upper airway.