British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the paediatric blade of the Pentax-AWS and Ovassapian airway in fibreoptic tracheal intubation in patients with limited mouth opening and cervical spine immobilization by a semi-rigid neck collar: a randomized controlled trial.
We compared the performances of the paediatric blade of a Pentax Airway Scope and an Ovassapian airway in fibreoptic tracheal intubation in patients whose necks were stabilized by semi-rigid neck collars. ⋯ NCT02827110.
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Observational Study
Assessment of dynamic variables of fluid responsiveness to predict desufflation-induced hypotension during paediatric laparoscopic surgery.
During laparoscopic surgery in paediatric patients, sudden hypotension may occur following peritoneal desufflation due to hypovolaemia or an acute increase in gastrointestinal venous capacitance by the release of intra-abdominal pressure. This study examined whether dynamic variables of fluid responsiveness during pneumoperitoneum can predict the occurrence of hypotension following desufflation. ⋯ NCT02536521.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of a hand-held digital cognitive aid in simulated crises: the MAX randomized controlled trial.
Cognitive aids improve the technical performance of individuals and teams dealing with high-stakes crises. Hand-held electronic cognitive aids have rarely been investigated. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the effects of a smartphone application, named MAX (for Medical Assistance eXpert), on the technical and non-technical performance of anaesthesia residents dealing with simulated crises. ⋯ NCT02678819.