Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2021
Case ReportsNeedle decompression of the abdomen in a premature infant with abdominal compartment syndrome and cardiopulmonary arrest: a case report.
A premature infant with abdominal compartment syndrome underwent cardiopulmonary arrest before receiving decompressive laparotomy, and the effect of cardiopulmonary resuscitation was poor. The abdomen was punctured with an 18-gauge needle, alleviating the distension and resulting in successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2021
CommentA comparison of anesthetic protective barriers for the management of COVID-19 pediatric patients.
Barrier techniques, such as plastic sheets or intubation boxes, are purported to offer additional protection for healthcare workers. ⋯ A well-designed intubation box is an effective barrier against droplets and is noninferior to no barrier in relation to intubation time. However, a box interferes with laminar flow in theaters with formal ventilation systems and may result in accumulation of aerosols if it is completely enclosed.