Ultrasound-guided posterior approach to brachial plexus for the treatment of upper phantom limb syndrome.

abstract：:The successful management of 2 cases of rare myopathies, who underwent hemithyroidectomy, is here reported. Anaesthesia was induced with TPS and fentanyl, and maintained with isoflurane. Neuromuscular blockade was achieved by atracurium; neuromuscular monitoring by Neurostar-Medeleck was performed. This intraoperative...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Perilli V,Sollazzi L,Valenti M,D'Alessandro AM,Lo Monaco M,Pelosi G

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is the primary source of sepsis and is significantly associated with mortality. However, only a few studies focus on its clinical characteristics and outcomes. METHODS:We evaluated 500 intensive care unit patients who met severe sepsis or septic shock criteria, dividing them into two distinct grou...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kim WY,Lee YJ,Yeon Lim S,Ok Koh S,Choi WI,Chan Kim S,Rak Chon G,Hyeong Kim J,Yeol Kim J,Lim J,Kook Rhee C,Park S,Cheol Kim H,Hwa Lee J,Hyun Lee J,Park J,Koh Y,Young Suh G,Hong SB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the clinical history of a patient admitted to the Emergency Room after severe infrascapular pain unaffected by breathing or postural changes. After thoracic CT a type B aortic dissection was diagnosed. On admission to the CCU, the patient's blood pressure was still high (210/120 mmHg). Sodium ni...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Nicoletta G,Cascelli M,Marchesini L,Tesoro S

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Zero-Heat-Flux technology of the SpotOn® sensor to measure core temperature has been validated in vascular and cardiac surgery. Our aim was to assess its validity in gynecological surgery in terms of time of measurement, thermic status (hypo-, normo-, or hyperthermia) and the use of different warming dev...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kollmann Camaiora A,Brogly N,Alsina E,de Celis I,Huercio I,Gilsanz F

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of our study was to compare the efficacy of hyperbaric and isobaric solutions of intrathecal levobupivacaine for transurethral endoscopic surgery. METHODS:Urological patients who were scheduled for elective surgery under spinal anesthesia were enrolled. The heavy group received 13.5 mg of hyperbaric levobu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sen H,Purtuloglu T,Sizlan A,Yanarates O,Ates F,Gundu I,Ozkan S,Dagli G

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:Despite consistent improvement in its treatment, amatoxin poisoning still extolls an elevated overall mortality, ranging between 10 and 15%, which approaches 100% when severe (grade 3-4 encephalopathy) hepatic failure supervened. Therefore, the proper treatment of intoxication by amatoxin containing mushrooms, and par...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ronzoni G,Vesconi S,Radrizzani D,Corbetta C,Langer M,Iapichino G

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies on pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery or elderly men scheduled for prostate brachytherapy have demonstrated the predictive value of heart rate variability (HRV) analysis for hypotension during spinal anesthesia. We conducted a prospective observational study to investigate if preoperative HR...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Raimondi F,Colombo R,Spazzolini A,Corona A,Castelli A,Rech R,Borghi B,Fossali T,Guzzetti S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disorders in cerebral circulation following elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) may lead to silent brain ischemia, which can be serious problem in sedated critically ill patients. The aim of the present study was to analyse the possible association between jugular venous bulb pressure (JVBP) and jugular ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kotlinska-Hasiec E,Dabrowski W,Rzecki Z,Rybojad B,Pilat J,De Keulenaer B,Lng Malbrain M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natremia belongs to the toolbox of the practicing intensivist. It is an indicator of the hydration status, which is an item that must be continuously monitored in critically ill patients. Hyponatremia is not rare (1% to 2% of hospitalised patients), and hypernatremia is about 10 times less frequent while hypernatremia...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Offenstadt G,Das V

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Weaning from mechanical ventilation is often possible in the most of patients, even if sometimes it is very difficult. For example, 25-53% of COPD patients cannot be weaned. The different modalities used do not justify this. The aim of the study was the evaluation of a further weaning trial in tracheotomized ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rubini F,Zanotti E,Brigada P,Nava S

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery bypass graft surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass induces a systemic inflammatory response. However, when thoracic epidural anaesthesia is administered as part of a combined anesthetic technique, the stress response associated with the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may be attenuated. METHODS:T...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Palomero Rodríguez MA,Suarez Gonzalo L,Villar Alvarez F,Varela Crespo C,Moreno Gomez Limon I,Criado Jimenez A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overall use of allogeneic blood transfusions in clinical practice remains relatively high and still varies widely among centres and practitioners. Moreover, allogeneic blood transfusions have historically been linked with risks and complications: some of them (e.g. transfusion reactions and transmission of pathoge...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Liumbruno GM,Vaglio S,Grazzini G,Spahn DR,Biancofiore G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cost reduction is an important issue in medicine today, especially when considering ICUs, since they account for a large percentage of all hospital expenditure. Through a retrospective analysis of the data regarding the expenses incurred during the years 1996-97, we have been able to evaluate the total costs...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Piacentino V,La Grua M,Peruzzi E,Lavacchi L,Barontini L,Giani S,Paolini P

更新日期：2000-11-01 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：:Xenon is an interesting anesthetic as it appears to lack negative inotropicy and vasodilatation, giving great advantages to both patients with limited cardiovascular reserve or those who require hemodynamic stability. It has low toxicity and is not teratogenic. Xenon gives rapid induction and recovery, due to its low ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Hecker K,Baumert JH,Horn N,Rossaint R

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humoral immunity (immunoglobulins and C3) as well as nutritional conditions (serum albumin, transferrin) have been investigated in 23 patients in the acute phase after surgery and/or trauma. Immunoglobulin deficiency, well correlated with the severity of trauma, was observed in the most critically ill patients in the ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Guarducci AM,Langer M,Solca M,Radrizzani D,Carnevale-Maffè A

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Known for two centuries, positive pressure non invasive mechanical ventilation (VMNPP) has been widely applied in acute respiratory failure (IRA) only in the last ten years. The fact that VMNPP is able to improve gas exchange by avoiding endotracheal intubation and its complications is the most attractive aspect in bo...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Scala R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A consecutive series of 41 patients aged less than 16 and admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery of the University of Milan in the period 1977-1978 following serious cranioencephalic trauma with Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) less than or equal to 7, duration of coma longer than 24 h and CT picture of diffuse lesion has...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sganzerla EP,Massei R,De Santis A,Guerra P,Tiberio F,Parma A,Villani R,Trazzi R

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:The bulbar hypotonizing activity of Althesin in eye surgery has been assessed. The anaesthetic was then utilized in the induction and maintenance of narcosis in cryoextraction operations on the crystalline lens. In the 50 narcoses examined, a mean decrease in ocular tone of 30% was noted with respect to basal value fi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bottazzi D,Arena C,Bellini R,Guglielmetti M

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An account is given of the employment of althesin as an induction and maintenance anaesthetic. It is free of the drawbacks observed with thiopentone induction, and has negligible haemodynamic and respiratory effects. Its association with leptophen permitted excellent analgesia at minimal leptophen doses, without secon...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Liistro A

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Fusco P,Vespasiano M,Di Carlo S,Scimia P,Petrucci E,Marinangeli F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical ventilation (MV) with positive pressure insufflations of gas into the lung may be required to ensure sufficient oxygenation of blood and elimination of carbon dioxide in acute respiratory failure. Interfacing spontaneous breathing and mechanical ventilation has been used to improve gas exchange and may offe...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Hedenstierna G,Lichtwarck-Aschoff M

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate long-term outcomes, posthospital trajectories, and quality of life (QOL) in patients ≥80 years admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital. METHODS:A 1-year prospective observational cohort analysis was performed. All consecutive patients ≥8...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Oeyen S,Vermassen J,Piers R,Benoit D,Annemans L,Decruyenaere J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Goal-directed fluid management using stroke volume variation (SVV) analysis is not well studied in free flap reconstruction surgery in patients with head and neck cancer. METHODS:Patients operated due to cancer of the head and neck with free flap reconstruction during 2008-2010 and 2012-2014 in Oulu Univers...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Lahtinen SL,Liisanantti JH,Poukkanen MM,Laurila PA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The characteristics of sevoflurane make it able to be used without N2O avoiding its undesirable effects to this associates. The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical characteristics of sevoflurane anesthesia "N2O free" in comparison to sevoflurane anesthesia with N2O. METHODS:920 patient undergoing e...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rocca G,Montecchi C,Baisi F,Monaco S,Romboli D,Gasparetto A

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine the accuracy of commonly used preoperative difficult airway indices as predictors of difficult mask ventilation (DMV) in obese patients (BMI >30 kg/m2). METHODS:In 309 consecutive obese patients undergoing general surgery, the modified Mallampati test, patient's Height/Thyromen...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Leoni A,Arlati S,Ghisi D,Verwej M,Lugani D,Ghisi P,Cappelleri G,Cedrati V,El Tantawi Ali Alsheraei A,Pocar M,Ceriani V,Aldegheri G

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We evaluated the perioperative levels of plasma myoglobin (Mb) and creatine kinase (CK) in patients submitted to peripheral revascularization surgery for a variety of conditions. METHODS, DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational study in a surgical ward of a community hospital. subjects: 50 consecutive patients were inclu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Olivei MC,Sosso E,Suckzs Ventimiglia K,Macchiarulo R,Quatrocchio G,Guglielmotti E

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00