Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2019
Observational StudyEffect of ultrasound image enhancement software on the quality of vision of regional anesthesia needles.
Our objective was to evaluate and compare the visualization of different types of needles with or without ultrasound image enhancement software, both in biological tissues and artificial models. ⋯ Although there are differences between the different types of needles used with ultrasound visualization strategies, ultrasound image enhancement software provides good visualization, regardless of the model chosen.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2019
Comparative StudyNoninvasive assessment of Cardiac Index using impedance cardiography during liver transplantation surgery: a comparison with pulmonary artery thermodilution.
Liver transplantation (LT) is a high-risk surgery associated with significant hemodynamic changes requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) is still considered as a gold-standard for Cardiac Index (CI) measurement during LT despite association with an increased risk of complications. Noninvasive impedance cardiography (ICG) could be an interesting alternative tool for CI monitoring. The aim of this study was to compare the precision and trending ability of ICG versus PAC methods during LT. ⋯ CI measurements using ICG exhibited a low precision and a poor trending ability when compared to thermodilution method during LT. Consequently, ICG is not an adequate hemodynamic tool to monitor CI during LT.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2019
Cardiac output monitoring during liver transplantation: which tool to choose?
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2019
Comment LetterStroke volume variation and intraoperative bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2019
Letter Case ReportsMore than catherization guidance, ultrasound also can reposition the cephalad malposition in real-time.
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