Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To investigate the frequency of bacterial colonization of epidural catheters used for postoperative pain treatment longer than 24 hours in abdominal, thoracic, or trauma surgery patients. ⋯ Meticulous management ensures a relatively low level of bacterial contamination in epidural catheters applied for postoperative pain treatment greater than 5 days. Contamination rarely leads to spinal epidural infection.
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Central venous catheterization is frequently performed for perioperative management and long-term intravenous access. Although the complications of central venous catheter insertion have been widely reported, there are few reports of carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula formation. We describe a case of a carotid-jugular arteriovenous fistula following the insertion of a double-lumen catheter for hemodialysis access. We provide recommendations for the prevention and early detection of this iatrogenic complication.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of droperidol dosage on postoperative emetic symptoms following pediatric strabismus surgery.
To compare the frequency of postoperative emetic symptoms and side effects in pediatric strabismus surgery using four doses of droperidol. ⋯ Prophylactic administration of droperidol 80 microg.kg(-1) is most effective in reducing postoperative emetic symptoms without increasing time to discharge. In those patients with emetic symptoms who also received prophylactic droperidol, time to discharge was significantly delayed.
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To evaluate a point-of-care (POC) coagulation monitoring analyzer (CoaguChek Pro DM) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). ⋯ CoaguChek Pro DM is a reliable and time-efficient point-of-care system for monitoring coagulation of patients undergoing CPB. The use of this system may improve patient care in this group through timely and accurate clinical decisions.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Postoperative sore throat: effect of lidocaine jelly and pomade on endotracheal intubation.