Attitudes and practices of New Zealand anaesthetists with regard to emergency drugs.

abstract：:We investigated whether there was an association between recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) use in cardiac surgery and thromboembolic events by comparing cases in two medical registries. The incidence of thromboembolic events in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (except isolated coronary artery bypass grafts)...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Mitra B,Phillips L,Cameron PA,Billah B,Reid C

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study confirms that distance to the epidural space from the skin at the L3-4 interspace is only moderately correlated with body mass index in obstetric patients. A similar moderate linear correlation was found in the non-obstetric patients. However, in obese patients (BMI > 25), distance to epidural space from th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Watts RW

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the anaesthesia care of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program for patients having abdominal surgical in Victorian hospitals. The main outcome measure was the number of ERAS items implemented following introduction of the ERAS program. Secondary endpoints included proce...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Thompson EG,Gower ST,Beilby DS,Wallace S,Tomlinson S,Guest GD,Cade R,Serpell JS,Myles PS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of acute lithium intoxication in a 51-year-old woman on chronic lithium therapy. Her serum lithium level was 10.6 mmol/l 13 hours after ingestion and 5.8 mmol/l at 24 hours. Dialysis therapy was not employed and she recovered well after fluid resuscitation. Serum lithium levels in chronic intoxicatio...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Nagappan R,Parkin WG,Holdsworth SR

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posthypoxic myoclonus is a rare and devastating complication of near-fatal cardiopulmonary arrest. Despite treatment with available anti-myoclonic agents, some patients may recover cognitively but remain completely disabled by severe myoclonus. We report a 16-year-old patient with severe treatment-refractory posthypox...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Arpesella R,Dallocchio C,Arbasino C,Imberti R,Martinotti R,Frucht SJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manipulation of the shoulder to facilitate passage of J-wires past the clavicle during external jugular vein catheterization was tested prospectively in 111 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. On 10 of 25 occasions when the wire would not pass into the thorax, manipulation of the shoulder then allowed the wire ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Sparks CJ,McSkimming I,George L

更新日期：1991-11-01 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：:The theoretical performance of the Hudson Multivent mask is considered. A method is described of determining the flow-weighted mean inspired oxygen concentration produced by the mask. Using this method, it was found that the inspired oxygen concentration was predictable only at the 24% setting using the recommended fl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Woolner DF,Larkin J

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of summary answers to a question as an aid to introducing and guiding a tutorial is described using as an example a question about the physiological changes associated with pyrexia. It illustrates a method that involves all the students and develops a logical comprehensive answer that can also be helpful to st...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Brown TC

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Costing data for intensive care admissions is important, not only for unit funding, but also for cost outcome analysis of new therapies. This paper presents an intensive care episode costing methodology using the example of a cost-benefit analysis of mask CPAP for severe cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (CPO). This analys...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Holt AW,Bersten AD,Fuller S,Piper RK,Worthley LI,Vedig AE

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to calculate the in vitro inspiratory resistance (R(ETT)) of adult endotracheal tubes (ETT), via the end-inspiratory occlusion method, and to apply this method in vivo in order to estimate R(ETT) value in real time. By plotting R(ETT) over inspiratory flow (V) and calculating Rohrer's coeffici...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Flevari AG,Maniatis N,Kremiotis TE,Siempos I,Betrosian AP,Roussos C,Douzinas E,Armaganidis A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate a non-volitional measurement to assess diaphragmatic function in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in a prospective pilot interventional clinical trial. The study was conducted in an 18-bed postoperative intensive care unit based at a university hospital. Patien...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Buscher H,Valta P,Boie T,Hinz J,Moerer O,Sydow M,Mudaliar MY,Burchardi H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacokinetic concepts describe the relationship between drug dose and resulting plasma concentration. A drug's pharmacokinetic profile can be described by distribution and elimination half-lives, initial volume of distribution, steady-state distribution volume, and metabolic and distributional clearance. After init...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Stanski DR

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal ultrasonography provides guidance for epidural insertion in obstetric patients. The primary objective of the study was to develop a training program in spinal ultrasound for anaesthetists and to determine its effect on the skill acquisition of anaesthetists with no prior spinal ultrasound experience. Eighteen a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Terblanche NC,Arzola C,Wills KE,Lawson R,Blackford D,Balki M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombelastography® is a monitor of coagulation and fibrinolytic status, with point-of-care applications in managing haemorrhaging patients. Advocates have suggested a possible role in managing obstetric haemorrhage. This study aims to develop a pregnancy-specific thrombelastography-guided transfusion algorithm, which...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Hill JS,Devenie G,Powell M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provided by the Siemens Servo 900C ventilator were compared with a continuous flow system (CF-CPAP) in patients weaning from the ventilator. Thirteen patients were studied using both systems at a CPAP level of 0.5 kPa. Additional work of breathing (Wapp) and de...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Aerts JG,van den Berg B,Bogaard JM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The strong ion gap (SIG) is under evaluation as a scanning tool for unmeasured ions. SIG is calculated by subtracting [buffer base], which is ([A-]+[HCO3-), from the apparent strong ion difference, which is ([Na+]+[K+]+[Ca++]+[Mg++]-[Cl-]-[L-lactate]). A- is the negative charge on albumin and phosphate. We compared th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Morgan TJ,Cowley DM,Weier SL,Venkatesh B

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:A study was undertaken to determine the time constants of elimination and effect compartment equilibration of suxamethonium and for the slope exponent of the Hill equation. Twelve patients were anaesthetized with thiopentone, fentanyl, and isoflurane in nitrous oxide and oxygen. After allowing conditions to become sta...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Torda TA,Graham GG,Warwick NR,Donohue P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no consensus that hyperglycaemia is an independent predictor of morbidity-mortality in children. This retrospective observational study aimed to assess the association between abnormal perioperative glucose levels and adverse outcomes in infants receiving open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The re...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Huang XZ,Wang H,Xu HZ,Ye M,Jiang P,Xu Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of true local anaesthetic allergy in patients with an alleged history of local anaesthetic allergy and whether subsequent exposure to local anaesthetics is safe. Two hundred and eight patients with a history of allergy to local anaesthesia were referred over a twent...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fisher MM,Bowey CJ

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many deceased by neurologic criteria donors are administered inhalational agents during organ recovery surgery-a process that is characterised by warm and cold ischaemia followed by warm reperfusion. In certain settings, volatile anaesthetics (VA) are known to precondition organs to protect them from subsequent ischae...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Perez-Protto S,Nazemian R,Matta M,Patel P,Wagner KJ,Latifi SQ,Lebovitz DJ,Reynolds JD

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients presenting for elective surgery in the Bay of Plenty area in New Zealand are increasingly elderly with significant medical comorbidities. For these patients the risk-benefit balance of undergoing surgery can be complex. We recognised the need for a robust shared decision-making pathway within our perioperativ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Omundsen HC,Franklin RL,Higson VL,Omundsen MS,Rossaak JI

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous rupture of a hydatid cyst is reported in a 19-year-old cattleman. Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure and a right lower lobectomy were required for flooding of the airway with hydatid cyst fluid. The postoperative course was complicated by the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Boots RJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic cryotherapy is a relatively new technique, currently employed in the treatment of unresectable liver malignancy, which involves direct freezing of tumour deposits with liquid nitrogen. In a review of 26 patients undergoing this procedure, the anaesthetic considerations are defined. The total operation time ran...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Goodie DB,Horton MD,Morris RW,Nagy LS,Morris DL

更新日期：1992-11-01 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：: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：:Despite the many critics of autologous blood transfusion, there is virtually no literature to support such an attitude in relation to any form of premeditated autologous blood transfusion. It is only in relation to intraoperative blood scavenging that there have been complications. In contrast, there is considerable l...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Isbister JP

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

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：:A three-month audit of isoflurane consumption at Palmerston North Hospital in 1994 showed an averaged vapour flow rate of approx 85 ml per minute of anaesthesia, equivalent to 1.4% isoflurane at six litres per minute. After purchasing volatile agent analysers, a program encouraging low flow anaesthesia and providing a...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： McKenzie AJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00