Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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Comparative Study
[A pilot assessment of the FloTrac cardiac output monitoring system comparing with pulmonary artery catheter method by three versions].
Clinical significance of PA catheter is controversial. FloTrac sensor bases its calculations on arterial waveform characteristics. We conducted a pilot assessment of the FloTrac sensor by three versions comparing with pulmonary artery catheter (PCA) methodology. ⋯ CO measured by a new semi-invasive arterial pressure waveform analysis device showed better agreement with pulmonary artery thermodilution measurement of the newer version.
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Case Reports
[The use of "laryngospasm notch" in two patients whose oxygen saturations dropped after tracheal extubation].
In 1998, Dr. Larson described the technique of applying pressure to the "laryngospasm notch" as the best treatment for laryngospasm. Yet, there are no case reports of using this technique in the literature. ⋯ In both cases, the patients began to breathe spontaneously shortly after using this technique and oxygen saturation increased to 100%. The incidence of laryngospasm is higher after tracheal extubation. The "laryngospasm notch" method is a good technique to treat this condition.
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Two types of new electrical infusion pumps (pump) scheduled to be introduced to the Japanese market in this autumn, were featured focusing on patient controlled analgesia (PCA). For the successful introduction of PCA pumps into clinical practice, initial investments including both finance and manpower may be required. The clinical application of these PCA pumps should benefit both patients and medical staffs and gain more than the initial investment eventually.