Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Onset of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block after a long priming interval.
We examined whether a new application of the priming principle, i.e., having the priming dose of vecuronium administered before the insertion of the epidural catheter, would hasten the onset of the neuromuscular block induced by the intubating dose of vecuronium. ⋯ If the priming dose of vecuronium is given after a long priming interval (16 +/- 3 min), the time to onset of the neuromuscular block caused by the intubating dose of vecuronium is markedly shorter than when the conventional priming interval of 4 min is employed.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with 5% sevoflurane and 67% nitrous oxide: comparison with intravenous injection of propofol.
To evaluate the clinical characteristics of multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with sevoflurane and nitrous oxide followed by the same inhalational anesthetics for maintenance, we compared the technique with intravenous propofol anesthesia. ⋯ Multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with 5% sevoflurane and 67% nitrous oxide followed by the same inhalational anesthetics for maintenance was safely performed without serious adverse events. However, the induction time was shorter and patient satisfaction was higher in propofol group than in the inhalational group.
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This study was conducted to compare the fluid warming capabilities at different flow rates in four different warming systems. ⋯ It is important to choose a warmer according to its characteristics as well as its performance.
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An investigation was made of the population and function of lymphocytes in canine peripheral blood, in animals with or without laparotomy under inhalation anesthesia. ⋯ These results indicate that surgical trauma concomitant with anesthesia could impair immunocompetence by reducing the number and function of lymphocytes.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialComparison of heart rate changes after neostigmine-atropine administration during recovery from propofol-N2O and isoflurane-N2O anesthesia.
Propofol augments the reduction of heart rate (HR) in combination with cholinergic agents and attenuates the HR response to atropine. We examined whether propofol anesthesia was associated with an increased incidence and extent of bradycardia after neostigmine-atropine administration compared with the effects of isoflurane anesthesia. ⋯ We conclude that propofol anesthesia attenuates the initial increases in HR, enhances the subsequent decreases in HR, and increases the incidence of bradycardia after neostigmine-atropine injections compared with the effects of isoflurane anesthesia.