Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialHemodynamic and catecholamine responses during tracheal intubation using a lightwand device (Trachlight) in elderly patients with hypertension.
Tracheal intubation using a lightwand device (Trachlight) should minimize hemodynamic change by avoiding direct-vision laryngoscopy. We evaluated hemodynamic and catecholamine responses during tracheal intubation using a Trachlight in elderly patients with hypertension. ⋯ A lightwand has no advantage over a laryngoscope in terms of hemodynamic and plasma catecholamine responses to tracheal intubation in elderly patients with hypertension, despite a shorter intubation time.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialReduction of potential respiratory pathogens by oral hygienic treatment in patients undergoing endotracheal anesthesia.
This study was conducted to evaluate the usefulness of mechanical and chemical prophylactic oral cleansing treatments for reducing potential respiratory pathogens existing in the oral cavity. ⋯ The combination of mechanical and chemical oral cleansing resulted in a significant reduction of potential respiratory pathogens in the oral cavity.