British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation reduces intra-operative remifentanil consumption and alleviates postoperative side-effects in patients undergoing sinusotomy: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Although opioids are widely used as analgesics in general anaesthesia, they have unpleasant side-effects and can delay postoperative recovery. Acupuncture and related techniques are effective for acute and chronic pain, and reduces some side-effects. We assessed the effect of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on intra-operative remifentanil consumption and the incidences of anaesthesia-related side-effects. ⋯ The trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01700855).
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Volatile anaesthetics and positive pressure ventilation reduce left atrial performance: a transthoracic echocardiographic study in young healthy adults.
Animal and in vitro studies suggest that volatile anaesthetics affect left atrial (LA) performance. We hypothesized that human LA pump function and dimensions are altered by volatile anaesthetics in vivo. ⋯ NCT0024451.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Dexmedetomidine reduces intestinal and hepatic injury after hepatectomy with inflow occlusion under general anaesthesia: a randomized controlled trial.
We compared intestinal, hepatic, and other organ function after hepatic portal occlusion with or without dexmedetomidine administration under general anaesthesia. ⋯ ChiCTR-TRC-11001530, September 2011.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cardiospecific sevoflurane treatment quenches inflammation but does not attenuate myocardial cell damage markers: a proof-of-concept study in patients undergoing mitral valve repair.
Inflammation is considered a key mediator of complications after cardiac surgery. Sevoflurane has been shown to quench inflammation and to provide cardioprotection in preclinical studies. Clinical studies using sevoflurane confirm this effect on inflammation but do not consistently show clinical benefits. This paradox may indicate that the contribution of inflammation to postoperative sequalae is less than commonly thought or that systemic doses are too low in their local concentration. To test the latter, we evaluated the effects of intramyocardial sevoflurane delivery. ⋯ Nederlands Trial Register NTR2089.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improving team information sharing with a structured call-out in anaesthetic emergencies: a randomized controlled trial.
Sharing information with the team is critical in developing a shared mental model in an emergency, and fundamental to effective teamwork. We developed a structured call-out tool, encapsulated in the acronym 'SNAPPI': Stop; Notify; Assessment; Plan; Priorities; Invite ideas. We explored whether a video-based intervention could improve structured call-outs during simulated crises and if this would improve information sharing and medical management. ⋯ We developed a structured communication tool, SNAPPI, to improve information sharing between anaesthetists and their team, taught it using a video-based intervention, and provide initial evidence to support its value for improving communication in a crisis.