Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe use of Airtraq laryngoscope versus Macintosh laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope by experienced anesthesiologists.
The aim was to compare the hemodynamic parameters, intubation times, upper airway trauma and postoperative sore throat scores of the patients with normal airway anatomy, intubated with the Airtraq, Macintosh laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope, by experienced anesthesiologists. ⋯ The Airtraq laryngoscope seems to be a more traumatic airway device in the routine endotracheal intubation compared to Macintosh laryngoscope and fiberoptic bronchoscope, when used by experienced anesthesiologists. It also does not offer advantage over the first-attempt success rates, the intubation times and hemodynamic parameters.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison between intravenous patient controlled analgesia and patient controlled epidural analgesia in cirrhotic patients after hepatic resection.
Postoperative pain is one of the most important problems that confront surgical patients. The aim of this work is to compare pain control using intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) and patient controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) in cirrhotic patients undergoing elective hepatic resection. ⋯ The two modalities of pain control seems to be nearly equivalent, but considering the risk of epidural catheter insertion and removal in cirrhotic patients who are further exposed to hepatectomy with subsequent additional coagulopathy, it may be wise to consider IVPCA technique as a policy for pain management in cirrhotic patient undergoing hepatectomy.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialSimulation training in endotracheal intubation in a pediatric residency.
Airway management and endotracheal intubation are essential skills for pediatric residents. Simulation-based technology is used for training residents but it remains unclear whether high fidelity simulation results in better retention of skills compared to low fidelity. The study assesses high fidelity simulation of endotracheal intubation and traditional low fidelity training in improving pediatric residents' knowledge retention and technical skills; and if the difference translates into higher "real time" intubation success rates. ⋯ High fidelity simulation showed no impact on residents' airway management and intubation skills. Retention of theoretical knowledge persisted over time while practical skills remained at baseline or declined.