Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2010
Case ReportsHypotonic and isotonic fluid overload as a complication of hysteroscopic procedures: two case reports.
Hysteroscopy is used extensively for both the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine pathology. Although considered a safe procedure, complications such as cervical laceration, uterine perforation, absorption of irrigation solutions and, rarely, gas or air embolism may occur. ⋯ Hypotonic as well as isotonic distention media can cause serious complications. The authors focus on factors that may increase the risk of fluid overload, which should be known to both anesthesiologists and gynecologists.
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2010
Letter Case ReportsInsertion of the i-gel airway in prone position.
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEpidural volume expansion: is there a ceiling effect?
The optimal volume of epidural saline administration on spinal anesthesia is not clear. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the block characteristics of 5, 10, 15, and 20 mL epidural saline after spinal anesthesia. ⋯ The present results indicate that a ceiling effect was observed on the duration of spinal analgesia using plain bupivacaine with epidural saline loading (maximum--15 mL).