Response to ASA and ESA fasting guidelines are not in concert.

abstract：:Over the past 15 years, there have been dramatic changes in the management of blunt hepatic trauma, specifically in the imaging techniques, and in the non-operative management. Actually, in more than 80% of blunt hepatic trauma, non operative management is used. In the last 20% the surgical option has to be taken with...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Létoublon C,Arvieux C

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No data are available on the perioperative approach during orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in Italy, apart from sporadically single center studies. METHODS:The Department of Anesthesia cooperating with each Italian licensed OLT center received a questionnaire regarding preoperative evaluation, intrao...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Biancofiore G,Della Rocca G,SIAARTI Study Group on organs donation and abdominal organs transplantation.

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Clinical neurophysiology is both an extension of clinical examination and an integration of neuroimaging. It plays a role in diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Electroencephalography (EEG) and somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) are the most informative neurophysiological tests. B...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Amantini A,Carrai R,Lori S,Peris A,Amadori A,Pinto F,Grippo A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis is a progressive demyelinating disease which affects large areas of the brain and of the spinal cord. Stressful events, surgical procedures, general anaesthesia and central blocks seem to be responsible for relapses, with worsening of the disease. So, when we scheduled 2 patients with multiple scler...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ingrosso M,Cirillo V,Papasso A,Merolla V,Cecere F

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The particular characteristics of atracurium in comparison with available relaxant agents are briefly analyzed. Afterwards the results of a clinical investigation regarding a group of 56 patients who underwent major abdominal surgery are referred to. The most important elements of this investigation involve: the primi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Tamponi G,Bottari W,Camorali C,Favilli L,Nieddu M,Salvi E

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied haemostatic parameter and Antithrombin III (ATIII) level in 50 consecutive admissions for severe burns between 1990 to1994 to the Centro Grandi Ustionati Ospedale S. Eugenio, Rome. The criteria for inclusion in the study were age <16 years and the presence of major burns (extent of the burns >30 and second ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Del Principe D

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:This corrects the article DOI:10.23736/S0375-9393.20.14384-0. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cavaliere F,Biancofiore G,Bignami E,De Robertis E,Giannini A,Grasso S,Piastra M,Scolletta S,Taccone FS,Terragni P

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative hemodynamic and respiratory data from one-year experience of orthotopic liver transplantation with veno-venous bypass (10 cases) were collected. Seven different phases of OLT was submitted to one way analysis of variance. Variability is due to degree and duration of liver disease. Basal conditions inclu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Antonini M,Pastore E,Bufi M,Calzecchi E,Guerricchio R,Della Rocca G,Pinelli ML,Gasparetto A

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Avidan A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drugs used in anesthesia do not always produce the expected neurophysiological results. By studying those cases in which the reappearance of intraoperative awareness is most common, an attempt was made to estimate how many and which levels of cerebral function could be identified. Four levels were recognised: awarenes...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cogliolo P,Tufano R,Romano V,Villani R,Duvall M,Laurino S,Del Franco G,Coppola T

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last two decades, lung transplantation emerged as the standard of care for patients with advanced and terminal lung disease. Despite the increment in lung transplantation rates, in 2016 the overall mortality while on waiting list in Italy reached 10%, whereas only 39% of the wait-list patients were successful...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sales G,Costamagna A,Fanelli V,Boffini M,Pugliese F,Mascia L,Brazzi L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of intensive care physicians recognize the clinical significance of intra-abdominal hypertension on the outcome of critically ill patients. Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as an intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) >20 mmHg with ongoing organ failure. However, there is no consensus reg...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chiara O,Cimbanassi S,Boati S,Bassi G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple patient and clinical characteristics contribute to the variable outcome of spinal anesthesia (SPA). Acute reduction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume may alter the effect of SPA. The objective of the present study was to test if aspiration of 10 mL CSF immediately prior to SPA is associated with h...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bjurström MF,Mattsson N,Harsten A,Dietz N,Bodelsson M

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Fifteen to 30% of patients develop acute renal failure (ARF) following rhabdomyolysis and rhabdomyolysis accounts for 5 to 9% of all ARF. Experimental studies revealed two critical factors that predispose to myoglobinuric ARF: hypovolemia/dehydration and aciduria. At the nephron level, three basic mechanisms underlie ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Guglielminotti J,Guidet B

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extubation failure (EF) refers to the inability to maintain spontaneous breathing after removal of endotracheal tube. The aim of this review is to identify the best parameter to predict EF in adult intensive care patients. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:We searched for publications in PubMed (2000-2016). Studies of...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Lombardi FS,Cotoia A,Petta R,Schultz M,Cinnella G,Horn J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the first generation of ventilators, it was often necessary to sedate patients to avoid dyssynchrony between patient and ventilator. The standard treatment of patients in need of mechanical ventilation has therefore traditionally included sedation. Modern ventilators are able to simulate the patients breathing ef...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Strøm T,Toft P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of tissue hypoxia and its correction is one of the aim of the hemodynamic monitoring. Classical hemodynamic variable often fail to achieve this goal. Lactate measurements may be a good indicator of tissue hypoxia. Selected review of the articles on lactate in critically ill patients. Tissue hypoxia is as...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Backer D

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The improvement in the success of solid organ transplantation over the past decades is remarkable and well documented. It is now a well-accepted treatment modality for patients with end-stage organ disease. Within the field of transplantation, abdominal organ transplantation is significantly more common than thoracic ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Niemann CU,Eilers H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we compared the efficacy of a reduced dose of medium term neuromuscular blocking agents atracurium (0.20 mg/kg) and vecuronium (0.04 mg/kg) in short-term (8-10 min) pediatric surgery. Eighty-four children (ASA I and II) undergoing adenotonsillectomy were selected for this study. Their average age was 56 ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Frediani M,Capanna M,Casini L,Lorenzetti MG,Bianchini G,Pacini P

更新日期：1993-03-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Although many drugs have been studied to prevent postoperative shivering, their comparative effectiveness is unknown. We attempted to assess the comparative effectiveness of the pharmacologic strategies to prevent shivering after surgery including intravenous (IV) and intrathecal (IT) meperidine, IV and IT...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kang P,Park SK,Yoo S,Hur M,Kim WH,Kim JT,Bahk JH

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:A correct assessment of arterial pressure state during SAH is one of most critical issue in neurologic intensive care. It is important to evaluate two different clinical conditions: a) during SAH when the aneurysm is open, b) after aneurysmal clipping or embolization. The authors propose pressure parameters appropriat...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Vivo P,Ciritella P,Del Gaudio A

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be an effective therapy in selected patients with acute respiratory failure. Due to its benefit and relative ease of use, NIV is frequently used. In addition, the shortage and high cost of intensive care beds have prompted the use of NIV outside the intensive care unit....

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chiumello D,Conti G,Foti G,Giacomini Matteo M,Braschi A,Iapichino G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to investigate whether tramadol had toxic effect on cerebral neurons and/or spinal cord neurons when it was administered into the cerebrospinal fluid. Due to lipid peroxidation (LPO) and myeloperoxidation (MPO) levels are not specific predictors of neuronal damage, these biochemical markers of ti...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Kose EA,Bakar B,Ayva SK,Kilinc K,Apan A

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

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