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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jan 2020
Comparative StudyPerformance of Air Seal of Flexible Reinforced Laryngeal Mask Airway in Thyroid Surgery Compared With Endotracheal Tube: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Using a flexible reinforced laryngeal mask is non-inferior to endotracheal intubation for thyroid surgery when considering only peak airway pressure and end-tidal CO2.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the perioperative use of vasoactive drugs on postoperative outcomes after major abdominal surgery.
Perioperative administration of vasopressors in patients having major abdominal surgery may reduce complications and length of stay.
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as lockdowns, have had a large effect on reducing coronavirus transmission through European countries.
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Observational Study
Point-of-care ultrasonography for evaluation of acute dyspnea in the emergency department.
Acute dyspnea is a common symptom in the ED. The standard approach to dyspnea often relies on radiologic and laboratory results, causing excessive delay before adequate therapy is started. Use of an integrated point-of-care ultrasonography (PoCUS) approach can shorten the time needed to formulate a diagnosis, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. ⋯ PoCUS represents a feasible and reliable diagnostic approach to the patient with dyspnea, allowing a reduction in time to diagnosis. This protocol could help to stratify patients who should undergo a more detailed evaluation.