British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Haemodynamic and electroencephalographic response to insertion of a cuffed oropharyngeal airway: comparison with the laryngeal mask airway.
We have compared the cuffed oropharyngeal airway (COPA), a modified Guedel airway device with a specially designed cuff at its distal end, with the laryngeal mask airway (LMA), on haemodynamic and electroencephalographic (EEG) responses to insertion. In addition, we examined the haemodynamic and EEG changes during initiation of the effect-compartment controlled infusion. We studied 35 female patients undergoing ambulatory gynaecological surgery allocated randomly to received an LMA or COPA to manage the airway. ⋯ The effect-compartment controlled infusion of propofol caused only mild haemodynamic changes during induction. Changes in arterial pressure and heart rate after insertion were similar in both groups and not significantly different from baseline values before insertion. Changes in BIS after insertion were minor and similar between groups.
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Case Reports
Repeated transient neurological symptoms after spinal anaesthesia with hyperbaric 5% lidocaine.
We report a case of repeated delayed pain after cystoscopy under spinal lidocaine anaesthesia, which may be caused by transient radicular irritation. The possible aetiology of the symptoms is discussed.
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We used differential excretion of sulphur hexafluoride from the left and right lung to measure blood flow diversion by hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV) in the prone and supine positions in dogs (n = 9). Gas exchange was assessed using the multiple inert gas elimination technique. Blood flow diversion from the hypoxic (3% oxygen) left lung was mean 70.7 (SD 11.2)% in the supine compared with 57.0 (12.1)% in the prone position (P < 0.02). ⋯ The increased flow diversion with hypoxia in the supine position was associated with more ventilation to high VA/Q regions (P < 0.05). We conclude that flow diversion by hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction is greater in the supine position. This effect could contribute to the variable response in gas exchange with positioning in patients with ARDS.
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Letter Case Reports
Peripheral blocks of the lower limb for repair of fractured neck of femur.