Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 1993
Review[Continuous monitoring of brain electrical activity as a guide to treatment of acute brain lesion].
Cortical activity of the brain can be monitored continuously by simple, cheap and non-invasive methods. Nevertheless routine monitoring in Neuro ICUs seldom includes traditional or processed EEG. Our clinical experience with the Cerebral Function Monitor (CFM) indicates that a reliable guide to treatment of acute cerebral lesion can be obtained in different clinical situations and steps of management.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 1993
Review[Respiratory mechanics and gas exchange in anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy].
To evaluate the influence of endoabdominal CO2 insufflation during anaesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy on airway pressure, gas exchange and their relationships. ⋯ Laparoscopic technique for cholecystectomy, at least in healthy patients, produces relevant changes in airway pressures but only minor modifications of gas exchange, similar to those seen during general anaesthesia. This technique can be safely used for routine operation with standard monitoring equipment.