Cricothyroidotomy and transtracheal high frequency jet ventilation for elective laryngeal surgery. An audit of 90 cases.

abstract：:We compared the perioperative profiles of patients undergoing unilateral phaeochromocytoma resection performed by open adrenalectomy with those performed by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Data was collected prospectively on 24 patients (12 open, 12 laparoscopic). All patients underwent extensive preoperative medical prep...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Davies MJ,McGlade DP,Banting SW

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In conscious subjects breathing spontaneously the performance of the Lack semi-closed system resembled the Magill attachment in that rebreathing was only detected at fresh gas flows of less than resting minute volume. With the Bain semi-closed system rebreathing was detectable at fresh gas flows of the order of 2.5 ti...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Nott MR,Walters FJ,Norman J

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluid administration has been reported to be associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). We assessed whether, after correction for fluid balance, amount and chloride content of fluids administered have an independent association with AKI. We performed an observational study in patients after major ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Weinberg L,Li M,Churilov L,Armellini A,Gibney M,Hewitt T,Tan CO,Robbins R,Tremewen D,Christophi C,Bellomo R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In May 1863 the British surgeon, Henry Thompson, departed for Belgium to attend Leopold, King of the Belgians. The King was in agony: he had suffered with bladder stones for months and multiple procedures, without anaesthesia, had failed to relieve his symptoms. Henry Thompson was therefore consulted about the possibi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ball C

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac output (CO) is a key determinant of major organ blood flow and solute delivery to drug eliminating organs. As such, CO assessment is a key covariate in understanding altered drug handling in the critically ill. Newer minimally-invasive devices are providing unique platforms for such an application, although co...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Udy AA,Altukroni M,Jarrett P,Roberts JA,Lipman J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomised, double-blind study was designed to compare the duration of analgesia and adverse effects following intrathecal administration of dexmedetomidine or clonidine, both with bupivacaine, in trauma patients. Ninety adult trauma patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II, schedule...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Solanki SL,Bharti N,Batra YK,Jain A,Kumar P,Nikhar SA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human error is a pervasive and normal part of everyday life and is of interest to the anaesthetist because errors may lead to accidents. Definitions of, and the relationships between, errors, incidents and accidents are provided as the basis to this introduction to the psychology of human error in the context of the w...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Runciman WB,Sellen A,Webb RK,Williamson JA,Currie M,Morgan C,Russell WJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral perfusion was evaluated in twelve patients undergoing elective infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography-determined middle cerebral artery mean flow velocity, near-infrared spectroscopy-assessed cerebral oxygen saturation and systemic haemodynamic variables. The middl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Liu G,Burcev I,Pott F,Ide K,Horn A,Secher NH

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid storm is a rare but life-threatening condition manifesting with several clinical presentations. Atypical thyroid storm should be part of the differential diagnosis in patients with multiple organ dysfunction of unknown aetiology. In this case report, delayed recognition of thyroid storm in a young female who p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Karanikolas M,Velissaris D,Karamouzos V,Filos KS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential transmission of disease by anaesthetic and ventilator breathing circuits has resulted in the widespread use of filters. Convincing scientific evidence of their complete efficacy is lacking particularly in regard to viruses. In the past, practical difficulties precluded the use of new or autoclavable equi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Komesaroff D

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the transfer of intubated patients, endotracheal tube security is paramount. This study aims to compare two methods of securing an endotracheal tube in adults: tying with a cloth tape versus the Thomas Endotracheal Tube Holder (Laerdal). A manikin-based study was performed using paramedics and critical care doc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Murdoch E,Holdgate A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to describe the epidemiology of Rapid Response Team (RRT) activation in New Zealand public hospitals. We undertook a prospective multicentre observational study of RRT activations in 11 hospitals for consecutive 14-day periods during October-December 2014. A standardised case report form was used to collect d...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Psirides AJ,Hill J,Jones D

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although some features are excellent, the Gorman-Rupp "dry heat' warmer has serious weaknesses which render part of the electrical circuit susceptible to water. Its heating ability is quite good but not completely adequate at flows of 150 ml/min. It creates a moderate resistance to blood flow and flow by gravity would...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Russell WJ

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to identify factors influencing outcome in elderly patients operated for hip fracture. In particular, this study examined factors related to mortality at least 30 months post-fracture. Hospital records and death registrations were analysed for 463 patients aged 60 or more years treated for hi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： McLeod K,Brodie MP,Fahey PP,Gray RA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year-old man with cardiac failure and renal impairment was admitted to the cardiothoracic intensive care unit with metformin-induced lactic acidosis and shock. He was successfully treated with high-dose (80 ml/kg/hour) continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration. Lactic acidosis is a known complication of metformin ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Pan LT,MacLaren G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case report, the course of arginine vasopressin and copeptin, the stable C-terminal part of the arginine vasopressin precursor, is described during the period of critical illness in a septic shock patient. Arginine vasopressin and copeptin concentrations were substantially increased during the initial 36 hours...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Jochberger S,Luckner G,Mayr VD,Wenzel V,Morgenthaler NG,Friesenecker BE,Hasibeder WR,Dünser MW

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to reduce postoperative opioid requirement, extrapleural local anaesthetic infusion dosing recommendations and guidelines for extrapleural catheter insertion were developed in our institution for 'extubatable' neonates requiring short-gap neonatal tracheo-oesophageal fistula/oesophageal atresia repair (via th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Palmer GM,Thalayasingam P,McNally CM,Tingay DG,Smith KR,Clarnette TD,Penrose S,Dowden SJ,Chalkiadis GA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the diagnosis of fat embolism syndrome is usually based on clinical findings, we describe ill-defined centrilobular and subpleural nodules in addition to ground-glass opacities and consolidation on a computed tomography scan of the chest in a trauma patient with fat embolism syndrome. The nodules presumably r...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Van den Brande FG,Hellemans S,De Schepper A,De Paep R,Op De Beeck B,De Raeve HR,Jorens PG

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern near-infrared spectroscopy technology is increasingly adopted to measure cerebral tissue oxygen saturation. However, the normal range of cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in adults with such technology is unknown. We sought to measure cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in healthy volunteers using the novel O3 Re...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Eyeington CT,Ancona P,Osawa EA,Cutuli SL,Eastwood GM,Bellomo R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pethidine (meperidine) is a unique member of the opioid family. In addition to its analgesic activity, it also has significant local anaesthetic activity. This property enables it to be used as the sole agent for spinal anaesthesia. We describe the successful use of intrathecal pethidine 1 mg/kg for an elective lower ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Vassiliadis RM,Taylor PG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis that direct nursing hours correlate with the cost of a patient stay in intensive care was tested. One hundred and thirty-nine patients were studied and the data collected included: (a) direct nursing hours applied to each patient; (b) a daily TISS score: (c) a detailed costing of each patient (all costs...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Havill JH,Caspari M,McConnell H,Alexander M,Montgomery C

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer-based data storage and analysis system has been used to examine data obtained from 1257 patients admitted to an intensive care unit. The system readily provides administrative and clinical information which can be used to assess the workload, therapeutic efficiency and cost-effectiveness of such a unit. As ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Pybus DA,Gatt S,Torda TA

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a fatal case of the propofol infusion syndrome in an adult patient being sedated for a closed head injury using high doses of propofol. The features of circulatory collapse, metabolic acidosis, mild rhabdomyolysis and renal impairment are consistent with the syndrome and not readily attributable ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ernest D,French C

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A longitudinal study of one hundred consecutive admissions to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning was conducted from 1986 to 1989. Twenty-five patients left hospital with persistent symptoms and signs of this poisoning. Five subsequently recovered. Twenty-four other patients, who were well when t...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gorman DF,Clayton D,Gilligan JE,Webb RK

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An elevated serum lactate level is associated with morbidity and mortality in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. In patients with hepatic dysfunction, however an elevated serum lactate level may be due to either impaired lactate clearance or excessive production. Thus, we evaluated whether the initial serum...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kang YR,Um SW,Koh WJ,Suh GY,Chung MP,Kim H,Kwon OJ,Jeon K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare workers' cognitive performances and alertness are highly vulnerable to sleep loss and circadian rhythms. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in sleep characteristics of intensive care unit (ICU) and non-ICU physicians. Actigraphic sleep parameters, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epwort...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ok G,Yilmaz H,Tok D,Erbüyün K,Coban S,Dinç G

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the use of peripheral veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) and high-flow nasal oxygen as procedural support in a patient undergoing debulking of a malignant tumour of the lower airway. Due to the significant risk of complete airway obstruction upon induction of anaesthesia, ECMO was es...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fung R,Stellios J,Bannon PG,Ananda A,Forrest P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardiovascular, coagulation and haematological effects of prothrombin activator from Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) venom were investigated in anaesthetized mechanically ventilated dogs. Infusion caused dose-related systemic hypotension, marked decreases in cardiac output and stroke volume, marked increases in pu...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Tibballs J

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using multiple correlation and linear regression approaches, we investigated the association between the amount of mediastinal drainage for the first 24 postoperative hours and clinical variables as well as multiple haematological tests performed at three time points: before anaesthesia induction, 10 minutes after pro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Liu G,McNicol PL,McCall PR,Bellomo R,Connellan J,McInnes F,Przybylowski GM,Bowkett J,Choo F,Thurlow PJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to describe, in Australian and New Zealand adult intensive care units, the relative frequency in which various clinical criteria were used to predict weaning and extubation, and the weaning methods employed. Participant intensivists at 55 intensive care units completed a self-administered questionnai...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Rose L,Presneill JJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00