Korean journal of anesthesiology
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Jan 2010
Is the rapid sequence induction possible with 0.6 mg/kg rocuronium in pediatric patient?
We have investigated the possibility of rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg and timing principle application with the same dose for rapid sequence induction (RSI) in 65 children, aged 4-8 yr. ⋯ In cases of pediatiric patients undergoing elective surgery, RSI was possible irrespective of the use of timing principle.
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Jan 2010
Prophylactic effect of dexamethasone in reducing postoperative sore throat.
This study was performed to compare the effectiveness of prophylactic dexamethasone and postintubation dexamethasone in reducing the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat (POST). ⋯ Intravenous injection of 10 mg of dexamethasone was more effective in reducing the severity of POST when administered before tracheal intubation compared with after tracheal intubation.
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Dec 2009
The changes of central venous pressure by body posture and positive end-expiratory pressure.
Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring provides a useful estimate of the volume status of the systemic circulation. Both increase in the intrathoracic pressure by applying positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and various patient positioning may commonly mislead the interpretation of CVP. We investigated the effect of body posture and different PEEPs on CVP in anesthetized patients. ⋯ These results suggest that PEEP as much as 15 cmH2O may alter reliability of CVP in estimating adequate circulatory volumes, especially in prone position.
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Nov 2009
A clinical comparison of vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus block using 0.75% or 0.5% ropivacaine for upper limb surgery.
We performed a prospective, double blind study to compare the clinical effect of vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus block produced by 0.75% vs 0.5% ropivacaine for upper limb surgery. ⋯ Both the 0.75% and 0.5% ropivacaine had similar effects in the vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus block.