Medicinski arhiv
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To analyze the rate of mortality in children with foreign body aspiration (FBA). ⋯ For prevention of foreign body aspiration in children and its mortality should be taken two strategies: non-medical (alterations in product design and public education campaigns) and medical (education of medical staff and improvement of equipment).
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Use of thoracic epidurals is widespread for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia. Thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) reduces sympathetic activity and thereby influences perioperative function of vital organ systems. A results of recent studies suggest that TEA decreases postoperative morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Use of TEA is associated with the risk of harm, but also the other methods used to control perioperative pain and stress response carry specific risks. Timely diagnosis and treatment of spinal compression or infection are crucial to ensure patient safety with TEA. The benefits of TEA outweigh the risks with respect to the perioperative outcome and organ protection, if basic guidelines are followed.