Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2020
Incidence of infection in non-tunnelled thoracic epidural catheters after major abdominal surgery.
Thoracic epidural analgesia is beneficial after major abdominal surgery, though side-effects and complications are rare but potentially devastating. The incidence of catheter-related infection is approximately 5.5%. Several guidelines have been recommended to prevent complications during thoracic epidural catheterization. Tunnelling is often recommended to reduce the incidence of infections and dislocations. ⋯ The incidence of catheter-related infections was low, and only mild signs of infection were observed. Non-tunnelling could be an alternative to tunnelling, especially if hygiene protocols are followed, and the duration of catheter use is short. A comprehensive database and regular examinations by trained staff are essential for early detection of abnormalities and immediate removal of the catheter, if required.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2020
Observational StudyKetamine for rapid sequence intubation in adult trauma patients: A retrospective observational study.
In the trauma population, ketamine is commonly used during rapid sequence induction. However, as ketamine has been associated with important side effects, this study sought to compare in-hospital mortality in trauma patients after induction with ketamine versus other induction agents. ⋯ We found no statistically significant difference in mortality among patients intubated in the initial phase post-trauma with the use of ketamine compared with other agents (propofol, etomidate, or midazolam).
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2020
ReviewTreatment strategies for new-onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients: protocol for a systematic review.
New-onset atrial fibrillation is frequent in critically ill patients and associated with poorer outcomes in these patients. Numerous interventions are used for the management of new-onset atrial fibrillation, but it is unknown if these interventions improve patient-important outcomes as compared with placebo or no active intervention in adult critically ill patients. ⋯ Submitted to PROSPERO (CRD42020187178 ). Status: accepted.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyThe Agents Intervening against Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit-Trial (AID-ICU trial):- a detailed statistical analysis plan.
The AID-ICU trial aims to assess the benefits and harms of haloperidol for the treatment of delirium in acutely admitted, adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. This paper describes the detailed statistical analysis plan for the primary publication of results from the AID-ICU trial. ⋯ The AID-ICU trial will provide important, high-quality data on the benefits and harms of treatment with haloperidol in acutely admitted, adult patients with manifest delirium in the ICU.