Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2013
Assessing the efficacy of video versus direct laryngoscopy through retrospective comparison of 436 emergency intubation cases.
Video laryngoscopy has become a common practice for tracheal intubations. However, information on its efficacy in emergency intubations is minimal. The external video monitor may act as a means for assistance by present staff, heighten teaching ability, and improve intubation outcomes. ⋯ The presence of the attending anesthesiologist (while the resident intubates) had no effect on complication rates; the number of attempts required and the grade view obtained were nonsignificant (p = 0.91 and p = 0.34, respectively). Overall, use of the C-MAC video laryngoscope provided a better view of the airway structures during an emergency intubation. The success of the C-MAC laryngoscope in intubation after failed direct laryngoscopy suggests the importance of the video laryngoscope as the primary intubation approach during an emergency intubation.
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2013
Orthostatic intolerance during early mobilization following video-assisted thoracic surgery.
Early postoperative mobilization is crucial for early ambulation to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications after lung resection. However, orthostatic intolerance (OI) may delay patient recovery, leading to complications. It is therefore important to understand the prevalence of and predisposing factors for OI following video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), which have not been established. This study evaluated the incidence of OI, impact of OI on delayed ambulation, and predisposing factors associated with OI in patients after VATS. ⋯ Postoperative OI was common in patients after VATS and significantly associated with delayed ambulation. Advanced age, female gender, and postoperative opioid use were identified as independent predisposing factors for OI.
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2013
Atrial natriuretic peptide reduces hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury in rabbits.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) has been known to be protective against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury. The purpose of this study was to verify the hypothesis that ANP conserves microvascular circulation and reduces ischemia-reperfusion injury in the in vivo rabbit model. ⋯ ANP attenuated hepatic microvascular dysfunction and hepatocyte injury after reperfusion without significant hemodynamic change.
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2013
Case ReportsExtensive spinal cord ischemia following endovascular repair of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm: a rare complication.
Postoperative paraplegia secondary to spinal cord ischemia (SCI) is an extremely rare and devastating complication of endovascular repair in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery. The reported incidence is only 0.21 % worldwide. This case of postoperative paraplegia occurred in a 60-year-old man immediately following endovascular repair of an infrarenal AAA. ⋯ However, neither cerebral spinal fluid drainage nor steroid therapy was effective; he was eventually admitted with no improvement in his neurological status. The mechanism remains multifactorial until now and needs more attention in perioperative management. We report the first case involved in the most significantly extensive SCI after endovascular repair of an infrarenal AAA.
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2013
Incidences and predictors of difficult laryngoscopy in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia : A single-center analysis of 102,305 cases.
Hypoxemia caused by difficulties in airway management presents a major cause for perioperative morbidity and mortality. The ability to predict difficult laryngoscopy more accurately would enable anesthesiologists to take specific precautions to reduce airway risks and prevent patient-threatening events. ⋯ The results indicate that the risk for difficult airway situations might substantially differ between surgical patient groups. In hospitals with departmental structures and spatially separated operating rooms, the deduction might be increased awareness and particular structural preparation for difficult airway situations in the respective subspecialties.