Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2013
Observational StudyChest anteroposterior diameter affects difficulty of laryngoscopy for non-morbidly obese patients.
This prospective, observational study was performed to examine the hypothesis that if conventional 7-cm head elevation is applied, laryngoscopy is more difficult for patients with anteroposterior chest diameter (chest AP diameter) outside the average range (≥17.7 or ≤14.7 cm). ⋯ When using a standard pillow size of 7 cm, chest AP diameter above or below the average range (≥17.7 or ≤14.7 cm) was a strong predictor of DVL for apparently normal-sized patients. In such cases, modification of pillow height should be considered.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2013
Letter Case ReportsMisdiagnosis of an early postoperative upper limb deficit.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2013
Observational StudyThe effects of secondhand smoke on postoperative pain and fentanyl consumption.
Although the need for increased postoperative analgesia in smokers has been described, the effect of secondhand smoke on postoperative analgesia requirements has not been studied. We examined the effects of secondhand smoke on fentanyl consumption and postoperative pain. ⋯ Secondhand smoking was associated with increased postoperative fentanyl consumption, and increased VAS-PI scores. These findings may be beneficial for managing postoperative pain in secondhand smokers.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effects of anesthetic technique and ambient temperature on thermoregulation in lower extremity surgery.
The purpose of our study was to determine the effects of anesthetic technique and ambient temperature on thermoregulation for patients undergoing lower extremity surgery. ⋯ There were no significant differences in thermoregulation among anesthetic techniques. Room temperature affected thermoregulation in Group GA.
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of palonosetron on postanesthetic shivering after propofol-remifentanil total intravenous anesthesia.
The authors conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind study to evaluate the anti-shivering efficacy of palonosetron for patients after gynecological laparoscopy under total intravenous propofol-remifentanil anesthesia. ⋯ Use of palonosetron (0.075 mg) did not reduce the incidence of postanesthetic shivering after gynecological laparoscopy under propofol-remifentanil anesthesia. Further study including other 5-HT3 antagonists or male patients would elucidate the effect of palonosetron on shivering after propofol-remifentanil anesthesia.