Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2014
Difficult mask ventilation in obese patients: analysis of predictive factors.
This study aimed to determine the accuracy of commonly used preoperative difficult airway indices as predictors of difficult mask ventilation (DMV) in obese patients (BMI >30 kg/m2). ⋯ Obese patients show increased incidence of DMV with respect to the undifferentiated surgical population. Limited PM, Mallampati test and NC are important DMV predictors.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2014
Letter Case ReportsMass-effect on indocyanine green clearance: a case-report.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySupplemental single shot femoral nerve block for total hip arthroplasty - Impact on early postoperative care, pain management and lung function.
Peripheral regional anesthesia is beneficial in the management of postoperative pain in hip surgery, and can also reduce post-operative care unit (PACU) stay. Its opioid-sparing actions may also be beneficial for respiratory mechanics and pulmonary function. The aim of our pilot study was to evaluate the effect of a supplemental single shot femoral block for elective total hip arthroplasty on early respiratory function and postoperative management within the first 24 postoperative hours. ⋯ Supplemental single shot femoral nerve block for total hip arthroplasty resulted in earlier PACU discharge capability, improved lung function during the first six hours and better pain control within the first 24 postoperative hours.