British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the performance of four laryngoscopes in a high-fidelity simulator using normal and difficult airway.
Novel laryngoscopes may demonstrate advantages over the traditional Macintosh laryngoscope for difficult airways. Our study compared Glidescope laryngoscope, Bonfils fibrescope, and CTrach intubating laryngeal mask airway with the Macintosh laryngoscope in a simulated normal and difficult airway, considering the additional effect of previous intubation experience. ⋯ In this study, the Macintosh laryngoscope outperformed the other devices. However, the Glidescope was considered easy to use regardless of previous experience and was the preferred device for the simulated difficult airway.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of sub-Tenon's block with i.v. fentanyl for paediatric vitreoretinal surgery.
Vitreoretinal (VR) surgery is associated with moderate to severe pain and significant postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of sub-Tenon's block for providing perioperative analgesia in children undergoing VR surgery. ⋯ Sub-Tenon's block provides more effective analgesia than i.v. fentanyl for paediatric VR surgery.