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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Mar 2001
Review Comparative Study[Mental disorders and criminal violence: myths and facts].
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Remifentanil is a 4-anilidopiperidine mu-opioid analgesic which is rapidly metabolized by unspecific blood and tissue esterases. According to its unique pharmacokinetic profile, remifentanil-based anaesthesia combines high-dosage opioid analgesia intraoperatively with a rapid and predictable postoperative awakening. ⋯ The present paper was designed to review the current knowledge on remifentanil and all aspects of its use in anaesthesiology. In addition, present data on the use of remifentanil for analgesia and sedation of the critically ill patient are summarized.
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Nicotine dependence is a significant addiction with many health consequences. Consistent attempts and efforts at addressing this condition, guiding and advising afflicted patients using motivational techniques and the 5-A stepwise strategies, and instituting appropriate therapies will result in better health outcomes and less incidence of diseases. In pharmacotherapy, Nicotine replacement therapy and oral medications can be used alone or in combination with varying degrees of success.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Jul 2017
Review[Development of Anaesthesia-Related Mortality and Impact On Perioperative Outcome].
Achievements in anaesthesiology form the basis for the tremendous development of surgical therapy. Reliable monitoring technology, which is scrutinized on a regular basis using checklists, is allowing anaesthesia at the borders of physiology. ⋯ Furthermore, postoperative care in specialised units and intensive care wards is a key factor of improved patient outcome after surgery. In the future, unravelling the interactions of anaesthesia, surgical trauma and postoperative complications will further contribute to improved patient safety.