Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2012
The Bonfils fiberscope: a clinical evaluation of its learning curve and efficacy in difficult airway management.
This study evaluated the use of the Bonfils fiberscope by analyzing its learning curve, efficacy and safety during airway management. ⋯ The Bonfils fiberscope is an efficient, easy to use and safe device for endotracheal intubation.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2012
Comparative StudyComparison of newer scoring systems with the conventional scoring systems in general intensive care population.
The aim of this study was to assess the performance of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) IV, Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) III, and Mortality Probability Model (MPM) III0 and compare these systems to more widely validated prognosis prediction tools like APACHE II, III, SAPS II, MPM II0 and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score. ⋯ Overall, the newer scoring systems performed better than their older counterparts and were more accurate. Nevertheless, the difference in efficacy was not statistically significant and the choice of scoring system may depend on the ease of use and local preferences.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2012
Editorial CommentScoring prognostic system: to predict or not to predict.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2012
Editorial CommentLactate: a friendly fuel for the injured brain?