[A new ventilation method: the laryngeal mask].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of colonization and infection by methicillin-resistant in PICU. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study during 2 years for the surveillance of nosocomial infections. SETTING:Four beds Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. PATIENTS:We studied two-hundred patients with duration of hospitalization ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pigna A,Pirazzini M,Grillione G,Gatti M,Corticelli AS

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prehospital care is a fundamental element for the patient's outcome, in the field of medical and surgical emergencies. There are different strategies about it, defined "scoop and run" and "stay and play". The choice among the different strategies, in our opinion, must be well-suited to the underlying pathophysiology o...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Dambrosio M,Pignataro C,Tullo L

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In severe sepsis, several studies, a recent meta--analysis and studies evaluating multifaceted strategies for quality improvement, have shown that bundled care can improve survival. Here, the effectiveness of treatments for severe sepsis included in the bundles was analyzed. Despite the observational design of the stu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ferrer R,Artigas A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of second generation supraglottic airway devices is recommended for airway rescue in failed tracheal intubation. This study was performed to compare the clinical performance of the i-gel™ with that of the AuraGain™ in patients with simulated cervical immobilization. METHODS:We conducted a prospectiv...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Hur M,Choi S,Row HS,Kim TK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Devices that limit microaspiration through the cuffs of endotracheal tubes could help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The amount of tracheal microaspirations could be a relevant study endpoint. The aim of our study was to assess whether amylase measured in tracheal secretions constituted a rel...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Filloux B,Bedel A,Nseir S,Mathiaux J,Amadéo B,Clouzeau B,Pillot J,Saghi T,Vargas F,Hilbert G,Gruson D,Boyer A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of prolonged neuromuscular blockade following suxamethonlum in a patient with a normal cholinesterase activity and dibucaine number > or = 75%. In this case a peripheral nerve stimulator and capnography allowed neuromuscular blockade evaluation and fresh frozen plasma infusion led to a norm...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Tritapepe L,Giardini M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factor VIIa might be a useful treatment for coagulopathy and massive hemorrhage following implantation of a mechanical circulatory assist device, but there is a theoretical risk of device thrombosis. To date this complication has not been reported. We describe the first case of clotting of a left ventricular assist de...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Reade MC,Toyoda YN,Murray HN

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This controlled study considers the effect of ranitidine, both alone and in association with metoclopramide, on the acidity and volume of the gastric content of 75 patients requiring caesarean section. Ranitidine, when used alone (50 mg intravenously 30-60 minutes before the operation) significantly reduced (p less th...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bifarini G,Favetta P,Ciammiti B,Cirulli P,Del Sindaco F,Pasqualucci A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an equipoise regarding closed-loop ventilation modes and the ability to reduce workload for providers. On one hand some settings are managed by the ventilator but on another hand the automatic mode introduces new settings for the user. METHODS:This randomized controlled trial compared the number of...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Arnal JM,Garnero A,Novotni D,Corno G,Donati SY,Demory D,Quintana G,Ducros L,Laubscher T,Durand-Gasselin J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 10 consecutive, sedated and paralyzed patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The entire study lasted 4 hours, divided in 3 periods: 2 hours of recommended ventilation [lung protective strategy, LPS, i.e., ventilation with low tidal volume (< 8 mL/kg), limiting the plateau at 35 cm H2O, to...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pelosi P,Bottino N,Panigada M,Eccher G,Gattinoni L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors illustrate some relevant emerging topics in pediatric anesthesia. Endotracheal cuffed tubes have entered into routine clinical practice in younger patients. Concerns about tracheal stenosis were overcome when manufactures began to produce a new class of high volume, low pressure endotracheal tubes. Ultraso...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pietrini D,Piastra M,Lamperti M,Ingelmo PM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a patient suffering from central sleep apnea (CSA) who underwent neurosurgery for ventriculo-peritoneal derivation under general anesthesia. Given the risk of postoperative hypoventilation in CSA, intraoperative anesthesia was induced using remifentanyl, an opiate with a plasma half-life...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gallo F,Baratto F,Munari M,Volpin SM,Facco E

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overall medical complications have been reduced after fast-track total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA), but data on specific renal and urological (RU) complications are limited. METHODS:To describe the incidence and consequences of serious RU complications resulting in length of stay > 4 days or 30-da...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bjerregaard LS,Jorgensen CC,Kehlet H,Lundbeck Foundation Centre for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2016-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical and mental workload during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is challenging under extreme working conditions. We hypothesized that the mechanical chest-compression device Lund University Cardiac Assist System (LUCAS) increases the effectiveness of CPR, decreases the physical workload and improves ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rehatschek G,Muench M,Schenk I,Dittrich W,Schewe JC,Dirk C,Hering R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to avoid complications such as pneumothorax or subarachnoid injection, the paper proposes a new approach to brachial plexus using a supraclavear route based on the pulse of the subclavian artery and 7th cervical vertebra. Complications are unlikely using this route. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Alemanno F

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide about 1 in 1000 adults every year has a sudden cardiac arrest in out-of-hospital. That means 350,000-400,000 persons in the USA alone, 60,000 persons in Italy. Over 70% of times sudden cardiac arrest occurs at home, the remaining 30% in public settings. The chain of survival concept emphasizes four links ass...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gullo A,Sallusti R,Trillò G

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannabinoids appear to possess many potential medical uses, which may extend to pain control. A narrative review of the literature has found a variety of studies testing botanical and synthetic cannabinoids in different pain syndromes (acute pain, cancer pain, chronic noncancer pain, fibromyalgia pain, migraine, neuro...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pergolizzi JV Jr,Lequang JA,Taylor R Jr,Raffa RB,Colucci D,NEMA Research Group.

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prolonged electrocardiographic QTc interval may be unsafe during general anesthesia; thus successful anesthetic management in patients affected by congenital long QT syndrome include avoidance of any event that increases sympathetic activity and drugs that prolong QT interval. Propofol seems to have less effect on t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Azzolini M,Ragagni M,Pfaender M,Dallape L,Gasperotti G

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute normovolaemic anemia (ANA) frequently occurs during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and major surgeries. We investigated whether fluids (with different compositions) used to replace blood elicit any degree of systemic or lung inflammatory response. METHODS:We evaluated systemic and pulmonary inflammatory...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kahvegian M,Aya Otsuki D,Holms C,Oliveira Massoco C,Costa Auler Júnior JO,Tabacchi Fantoni D

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During video assisted thoracoscopy (VAT) the lung should be well collapsed. When the separation of the lungs is strictly indicated, use of difficult tube, such as double lumen tube (DLT) or Univent tube cannot be avoided, despite the presence of a difficult airway. If a patient has a recognized difficult airway, awake...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cohen E

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To verify, in dissection adenotonsillectomy (AT) performed in Rose position under general anaesthesia with oro-tracheal intubation, the following: 1) the ability of tramadol to produce an effective intra- and postoperative analgesia without any considerable side effects or interferences with the normal post-surgica...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Macarone Palmieri A,Meglio M,Testa D,Salafia M,Iasiello A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia is associated with worse outcomes in critically ill patients. The clinical relevance of other platelets indices is less studied. We investigated the ability of the platelets distribution width (PDW) and the mean platelet volume (MPV) to predict mortality in critically ill patients. We hypoth...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Fogagnolo A,Taccone FS,Benetto G,Franchi F,Scolletta S,Cotoia A,Kozhevnikova I,Volta CA,Spadaro S

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical ultrasound, apparently a recent field, is in fact the outcome of a slow process, initiated since 1946. The lung was traditionally not considered as part of ultrasound, yet we considered its inclusion as a priority in our definition of critical ultrasound. Acute respiratory failure is one of the most distressi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Lichtenstein D

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors present a retrospective review that compares general anesthesia with regional anesthesia performed during carotid endarterectomy surgery. The study includes 147 procedures, performed on 144 patients: 76 had general anesthesia and 71 had regional anesthesia. After emphasizing the importance of conscience pr...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bartoloni A,Savron F,Rigo V,Pasetto A,Spezie C,Ischia A,Perbellini A

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This meta-analysis aims to determine whether continuous nerve block (CNB) provides better pain relief and functional recovery than single-shot nerve block (SSNB) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library databases were comprehensively searched. Rand...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ma T,Liu Q,Zhou L,Yue K,Ding Z,Chen B

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The study aimed to compare Bispectral Index (BIS) and non-BIS anesthetic protocols on postoperative recovery outcomes. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Medline, PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases were searched until January 21, 2016. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS:Twenty-six studies were included with a tota...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chiang MH,Wu SC,Hsu SW,Chin JC

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Published studies, including abstracts, has been reviewed and summarized. RESULTS:Studies in sheep have demonstrated no significant differences in pharmacokinetic and placental transfer of levobuvacaine when compared with bupivacaine. Clinical studies on cesarean section confirmed similar performance between t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Capogna G,Celleno D,Camorcia M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System (TISS), length of ICU stay and severity of illness. DESIGN:Prospective study lasting 1 year. SETTING:Two 4-bed surgical-medical ICU. PATIENTS:All consecutively ICU admitted patients. METHODS:Every day TISS of each patient duri...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Capuzzo M,Pavoni V,Paparella L,Facchini L,Poole D,Alvisi R,Gritti G

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of use of propofol in the anesthetists' pharmacopoeia has reinvigorated the research for a totally intravenous anaesthesia, for which the Authors propose a diagram. However, in experience related to the supplementary use of N2O, in virtue of its analgesic power, demonstrates yet another utility, permi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Taddia G,Affuso A,Navi A,Orlandi C,Pompei F,Damanzo A

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Today, most of the pre-emptive hemodynamic optimization algorithms are based on variables associated with invasive techniques like arterial cannulation. The non-invasive Nexfin™ technology is able to estimate continuous Cardiac Index (CI) and pulse pressure variation (PPV). However, the efficiency of an earl...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Broch O,Carstens A,Gruenewald M,Nischelsky E,Vellmer L,Bein B,Aselmann H,Steinfath M,Renner J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00