Non-invasive ventilation outside the Intensive Care Unit for acute respiratory failure.

abstract：:Vecuronium bromide was employed in 26 pediatric patients; 18 received vecuronium infusion and 11 intermittent bolus administration. The aim of the study was to evaluate the pharmacodynamics of the drug, the lack of cumulative properties, the best infusion rate, the possible advantage of the infusion technique. Neuromu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Barbone G,Longo G,Bruno F

更新日期：1992-03-01 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：:On the basis of experience of 25 patients subjected to suspension laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, it is shown that the technique of anaesthesiology conduction adopted responds to the needs of the anaesthesist and the laryngoscopist. Althesin in particular has been found to possess the requisites for this type of diagno...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Movilia PG,Restelli L,Conoscente F,Gallazzi R,Miriano F

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Heat shock proteins (HSPs), induced by thermal stress, make the cells more resistant to following stress. We aimed to verify if rats heating reduces the production of TNF-alpha in a model of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). METHODS:We divided 34 Wistar rats in Group A and Group B. The rats of Group A re...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Di Filippo A,Rinaldi S,Pascente C,Messeri D,De Gaudio AR

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary Acute Lung Injury (ALI) after lung resection (or "post-pneumonectomy pulmonary edema") is a rare form of acute respiratory failure characterized by dyspnea, hypoxemia, diffuse infiltrates on chest radiogram, and rapid evolution often unresponsive to therapy. ALI occurs almost exclusively following pneumonectom...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bigatello LM,Allain R,Gaissert HA

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate efficacy and tolerability of enoximone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, in the treatment of cardiogenic shock. DESIGN:A prospective non randomized, non comparative study. SETTING:A general intensive care unit of a university hospital. PATIENTS:Six patients with cardiogenic shock (cardiac index <...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sicignano A,Bellato V,Riboni A,Vesconi S

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher Blood brain barrier disruption (BBBD) is a novel technique for treating central nervous system lymphoma. This technique depends on the disruption of the tight junctions between endothelial cells (which represent the blood brain barrier) by intra-arterial injection of manni...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Zaky SS,Barnett GH,Abd-Elsayed AA,Farag E

更新日期：2011-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:More and more evidence accumulates suggesting that the reversal of the catabolic responses to surgery is associated with better outcome. The potential for anesthesiologists to be involved in altering outcome by simply preserving a normal blood glucose, providing optimal pain control and perioperative feeding is tremen...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Carli F

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A qualified nursing care is mandatory in patients after SAH. Clinical and instrumental monitoring are basilar to assure the rapid control of dangerous ICP or CPP changes and of epileptic crisis. Prophylaxis of infections is greatly minimized when coherent treatments are applied to any invasive devices, patient body, p...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Bellis P,Traverso F,Zattoni PL

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although blood gas analysis (BGA) is important for supplemental oxygen titration, it is invasive, intermittent, costly, and burdensome for staff. We assessed whether the Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi™), a novel pulse oximeter-based index that reflects the partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), could determine the am...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kumagai M,Kurihara H,Ishida K,Komatsu H,Suzuki K

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presurgical cognitive impairment (PreCI) is frequently seen in older age, but the influence on postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) remains unclear. The present study sought to determine the association between PreCI, POD and POCD with special focus to different PreCI d...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Knaak C,Brockhaus WR,Spies C,Borchers F,Piper SK,Radtke FM,Lachmann G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) via nasal mask is well known to be effective in the treatment of acute respiratory failure (ARF) secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A case of ARF with hypercapnic coma due to exacerbation of COPD is described. Six hours of conservative therapy wi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Scala R,Archinucci I,Naldi M,Donato Alessi S,Fabianelli F,Coniglio G,Guadagni G,Rossi M

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accidents during anaesthesia may be clinical or technical. To avoid the latter, stress is laid on the by no means new concept that techniques and handling must fit contingent requirements and that they may be dangerous as much for their inadequate as for their excessive use. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mereto GC

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus was responsible for the pandemic infection in 2009. We report a case of encephalitis diagnosed as the H1N1 virus infection in a young child. The H1N1 virus infection can be causative of the encephalitis, as with other influenza virus infections. For patients presenting with in...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Citerio G,Sala F,Patruno A,Gori A,Grioni D,Rossi M,Giussani C,Grimaldi M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, the level and the variation of a number of hormone and metabolic parameters during brain death treatment in potential organ donors have been monitored. METHODS:Thirty-nine consecutive brain-dead patients were enrolled in 3 Intensive Care Units of Regional Hospitals of the North of Italy. All ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gravame V,Porretti L,Cardillo M,Marchesi G,Rizzi M,Sacchi C,Candiani A,Chiaranda M,Gualandris L,Taioli E,Scalamogna M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effort to decrease hospital stays and to increase operating room efficacy has become an important consideration in the practice of anesthesia. METHODS:Fifty-three patients who underwent shoulder rotator cuff repair in the sitting position were divided into four groups according to the anesthesia techniq...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chelly JE,Greger J,Al Samsam T,Gebhard R,Masson M,Matuszczak M,Sciard D

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of an ultrasound guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for perioperative analgesia of the upper and lower abdomen remain debatable. The purpose of this study was to compare the cutaneous sensory blocked area (CSBA) between QLB blocks performed at the L2 vs. L4 levels. METHODS:Twen...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Lu Y,Zhang J,Xu X,Chen W,Zhang S,Zheng H,Xia Y,Papadimos TJ,Xu X,Chen H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "bone cement implantation syndrome" is a rare but severe complication observed especially during the insertion of cemented prostheses in hip and knee replacement surgery. Several mechanisms are involved: effects of methylmethacrilate, embolism of fat, air and bone marrow, and release of tissue thrombopla...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Dambrosio M,Tullo L,Moretti B,Patella V,Simone C,Calò MN,Dalfino L,Cinnella G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All 54 chest trauma patients admitted to Resuscitation II of Pavia's S. Matteo Polyclinic in the period 1974-1979 have been reviewed in a critical analysis. Particular attention was paid to mortality in relation to age, associated pathology, treatment and the complications arising during the course of the trauma. Resu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Preseglio I,Pagani I,Adduci D,Scherini A,Bonezzi C

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of high spinal anesthesia complicating an interscalene brachial plexus block is described. After an apparently straightforward location of the plexus with good paresthesias, the injection of 10 ml of local anesthetic caused a high spinal block whose main feature was apnea. The patient retained his consciousness...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gregoretti S

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this paper was to compare wash-in and wash-out curves of desflurane in morbidly obese and nonobese patients. METHODS:Fourteen patients (7 obese and 7 nonobese) were studied. In the nonobese patients, anaesthesia was started by administering 2 mg/kg propofol bolus and a target controlled effect site conc...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： La Colla G,La Colla L,Turi S,Poli D,Albertin A,Pasculli N,Bergonzi PC,Gonfalini M,Ruggieri F

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early prediction of neurological outcome for patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest (CA) is a challenging task. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has been shown to improve neurological outcome after CA. Two recent studies indicated that somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) recorded during TH retains high pred...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Grippo A,Carrai R,Fossi S,Cossu C,Mazzeschi E,Peris A,Bonizzoli M,Ciapetti M,Gensini GF,Pinto F,Amantini A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Yamasaki T,Otake K,Kinoshita H

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulse-oximeter is described as the most important technological proceeding for monitoring the patients' safety during anesthesia, after surgery and in emergency. This opinion was widely confirmed in the 1990s when pulse-oximeter has been definitively introduced in the standard for base monitoring in the OR and has bee...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Iacobelli L,Lucchini A,Asnaghi E,Nesci M

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When patients are incompetent, advance directives (AD) can help physicians take crucial medical decisions. However, prevalence remains low. The objective was to investigate physicians' perspectives and attitudes towards AD in order to determine potential targets for improvement. METHODS:Observational study ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gigon F,Merlani P,Ricou B

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation may be harmful in surgical patients with cardiovascular and cerebral diseases. The efficacy of intravenous lidocaine on attenuating the hemodynamic changes remains controversial. This systematic review aims to determine the efficacy of lidocaine versus pl...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Qi DY,Wang K,Zhang H,Du BX,Xu FY,Wang L,Zou Z,Shi XY

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Montini L,Antonelli M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anesthetic management of a 58 year-old-male suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis associated with a previous experience of altered dose-response relationship to muscle relaxants is reported. He underwent a gastroendoscopic surgical procedure. After intravenous atropine, remifentanil 3.0 microg kg(-1) was in...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cafiero T,Burrelli R,Gargiulo G,Mastronardi P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:109 patients who suffered from an episode of acute respiratory failure, necessitated mechanical ventilation (MV) in a general Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and admitted to our Respiratory Intermediate Intensive Unit (RIIU), were retrospectively evaluated for outcome and weaning success. The patients, 69 +/- 9 years old, p...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Vitacca M,Clini E,Porta R,Sereni D,Ambrosino N

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modulation of inflammatory and immune response to critical illness has been the goal of much research in the last decade and a variety of drugs and nutrients (so called "immunonutrients") have been tested in experimental models with promising results. Though, in the clinical setting of intensive care, their efficacy h...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Annetta MG,Pittiruti M,Vecchiarelli P,Silvestri D,Caricato A,Antonelli M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00