Anaesthetic implications of hyperekplexia--'startle disease'.

abstract：:This randomised and blinded study evaluated the quality of analgesia and the incidence of side-effects of two concentrations of levobupivacaine (0.15% and 0.5%) given as an equal mg-bolus-dose (5 mg) via patient-controlled epidural analgesia after lower abdominal surgery. The patients were randomly assigned into two g...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Dernedde M,Stadler M,Taviaux N,Boogaerts JG

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：:Fibreoptic intubation remains an essential skill for anaesthetists to master. In addition to the reusable fibrescope, an alternative disposable videoscope is available (aScope(™)2, Ambu®, Ballerup, Denmark). A total of 60 anaesthetised adult patients were randomised to either having orotracheal intubation using the aS...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Chan JK,Ng I,Ang JP,Koh SM,Lee K,Mezzavia P,Morris J,Loh F,Segal R

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This trial prospectively compares two methods of percutaneous tracheostomy, both routinely used in ICU: the Ciaglia progressive dilational tracheostomy and the Griggs forceps dilational tracheostomy. One hundred patients were randomized using a single-blinded envelope method to receive progressive or forceps percutane...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Kaiser E,Cantais E,Goutorbe P,Salinier L,Palmier B

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of critically ill patients who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) using different forms of circuitry and for different indications are presented. Both patients had life-threatening infections with septic shock and were not able to be supported by conventional means. The first patient had sta...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： MacLaren G,Pellegrino V,Butt W,Preovolos A,Salamonsen R

更新日期：2004-10-01 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 survey was conducted among 259 New Zealand specialist anaesthetists to assess attitudes and practices with regard to epidural or subarachnoid anaesthesia (ESA). Ninety-four per cent replied and virtually all of the respondents indicated that they performed ESA at some time. ESA was used by most anaesthetists for mos...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Rodgers A,Sage D,Futter M,MacMahon S

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of subclavian vein catheterization is described, tailored to the individual patient, to reduce the risk of right atrial placement with central venous catheter (CVC) insertion. Using data gathered retrospectively for Quality Improvement purposes, CVC tip location was assessed. The standard technique used in...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Chalkiadis GA,Goucke CR

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although penetrating abdominal trauma is on the increase in Australia, blunt trauma continues to account for the majority of cases and usually presents a more challenging problem than the former. Diagnosis has been greatly facilitated by the widespread use of peritoneal lavage and computerised tomography. Conservative...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Webster VJ

更新日期：1985-08-01 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 concept of a Medical Emergency Team was developed in order to rapidly identify and manage seriously ill patients at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest and other high-risk conditions. The aim of this study was to describe the utilization and outcome of Medical Emergency Team interventions over a one-year period at a te...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Lee A,Bishop G,Hillman KM,Daffurn K

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to investigate the characteristics and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrests that occurred outside of the hospital critical care areas. A prospective register of adult in-hospital cardiac arrests occurring in non-critical care areas of Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand, fr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Smith S,Shipton EA,Wells JE

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been several reports of propofol becoming extrinsically contaminated with bacteria. These reports have usually related to infusions or delays in administration after the ampoule has been opened. This observational study was performed to examine bacterial contamination of propofol during usual practice in th...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Soong WA

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to review and describe indications for intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) use and identify the impact these have on outcomes at an Australian cardiothoracic tertiary referral hospital. A secondary aim was comparison of the Australian practice with a large multinational IABP data regi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Lewis PA,Mullany DV,Townsend S,Johnson J,Wood L,Courtney M,Joseph D,Walters DL

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidural opioids provide high quality analgesia with no clinically apparent effect on the circulation or on specific organ blood flow. Little investigative data is available to support these impressions of circulatory stability. Ten patients presenting for thoracotomy were studied at rest preoperatively to determine i...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Beavis RE,Crotty B,Osborne A,Hochmann M

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogen peroxide solutions are found in almost every operating theatre and are used by many surgical specialties, often with little knowledge of their inherent risk. We reviewed the literature and evidence related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in surgery. We found little evidence supporting the use of hydrogen pero...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Reid CJ,Alcock M,Penn D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective double-blinded study compared the analgesic effectiveness and incidence of complications of a compound preparation Painstop (Paedpharm Pty Ltd) containing paracetamol 12 mg, codeine 0.5 mg and promethazine 0.65 mg per 1.0 ml, dosage 1.0 ml/kg, with paracetamol 20 mg/kg. Ninety-five children aged 1 to ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Ragg P,Davidson A

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：:The first human infection with Chromobacterium violaceum was recorded in 1927, but since then there have been about 33 cases reported worldwide, including two from Australia. Chr. violaceum occurs in the tropics and subtropics and is generally considered to be nonpathogenic, but infection can occur in patients who are...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Martin J,Brimacombe J

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the median dose of one vial 'clears the blood of circulating venom', the authors of the Australian Snakebite Project recommend restriction of antivenom to one vial for all envenomated victims. This is neither scientific nor safe. Methodological flaws in the case series include limited detection of venom toxins...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Tibballs J

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a modified Cormack-Lehane scoring system (MCLS) of laryngoscopic views, as previously introduced in the Western population, was investigated during direct laryngoscopy in the Asian population. We studied the distribution of the different grades of MCLS, the predictive factors and rate of difficult laryngosc...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Koh LK,Kong CE,Ip-Yam PC

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unselected preoperative coagulation testing is known to have low positive yield. However, no study has specifically evaluated neurosurgical patients. A retrospective study of 1211 patients having neurosurgery over a one-year period was therefore conducted. Preoperative test results (activated partial thromboplastin ti...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Schramm B,Leslie K,Myles PS,Hogan CJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few authors have addressed the topic of graphic data presentation. The purpose of our study was to combine several guidelines in order to evaluate three anaesthesiology journals listed in Index Medicus (Australian, American and Italian) in terms of the appropriateness and the quality of presentation of graphs. Our ana...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： De Amici D,Klersy C,Tinelli C

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral quadratus lumborum blockade (QLB) using ultrasound guidance has been introduced as an abdominal truncal block to improve postoperative analgesia and quality of recovery (QoR) after abdominal surgery, but efficacy remains controversial. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of posterior Q...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Fujimoto H,Irie T,Mihara T,Mizuno Y,Nomura T,Goto T

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dexmedetomidine shows promise of being an airway-stable drug. It is approved in Australia for procedural sedation. However, it is important to note that in the study on which this indication is based, all the subjects received a local anaesthetic block before their procedure or surgery. In this regard, as Health Canad...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Keane MJ,Manikappa S,Alrawi NN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A nationwide survey (70% response) documented anaesthetists' hours of work, their perceptions about safety limits and their recollection of fatigue-related errors in clinical practice. In the preceding six months, 71% of trainees and 58% of specialists had exceeded their self-defined safety limits for continuous anaes...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Gander PH,Merry A,Millar MM,Weller J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancuronium and a continuous infusion of althesin was used to produce muscular relaxation in a patient with myotonic dystrophy. Excellent muscle relaxation with absence of percussion or surgically induced myotonia was obtained but the EMG was not modified; an intracellular site of action of althesin is postulated. Car...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Muller J,Suppan P

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen adult patients of either gender received intravenous infusions of propofol, scaled to estimated lean body mass (LBM), for 150 minutes as part of a balanced anaesthetic. Arterial blood was assayed for whole blood propofol. The first subject received propofol at a fixed rate of 0.058 mg x min(-1) x kg(LBM)(-1)....

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Crankshaw DP,Brown MJ,Bjorksten AR

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis and respiratory dysfunction leading to multiple system organ failure remains the leading cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality following major surgical procedures. It has been suggested the oxygen free radicals might play a pivotal role in this process. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Szakmany T,Marton S,Molnar Z

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies which suggest the existence of an endogenous neural substrate of pain inhibition are reviewed. Electrical stimulation of some areas of the medial brain stem in laboratory rats has produced a dramatic degree of analgesia. Such stimulation-produced analgesia is partially blocked by an opiate antagonist dr...

journal_title：Anaesthesia and intensive care

authors： Liebeskind JC,Sherman JE,Cannon T

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00