Post-operative course after conventional or laparoscopic gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients.

abstract：:In this case report an unusual complication is described following insertion of a Swan Ganz catheter. A 79-year-old male patient experienced knotting of the catheter. Methods of avoiding this problem and removal of a knotted catheter are discussed. ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Colbert S,O'Hanlon DM,Quill DS,Keane P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Postoperative cardiac surgery patients are usually sedated according to clinical sedation scores. Electrophysiological data derived from electroencephalography, such as the bispectral index (BIS), have been reported to assess and quantify the level of sedation, although experience in these pati...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Solanki A,Puri GD,Mathew PJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not well understood how different ventilation modes affect the regional distribution of ventilation, particularly within the injured lung. OBJECTIVES:We compared respiratory mechanics, lung aeration and regional specific ventilation ((Equation is included in full-text article.)) distributions in healt...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Porra L,Bayat S,Malaspinas I,Albu G,Doras C,Broche L,Strengell S,Peták F,Habre W

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Intraoperative Doppler ultrasound can be used to measure cardiac output by transoesophageal echocardiography. Recently, its reliability, when compared to the thermodilution technique, has been questioned. The purpose of this study was to compare intraoperative changes in cardiac output measured...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Parra V,Fita G,Rovira I,Matute P,Gomar C,Paré C

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic hyperinflation, also called intrinsic PEEP (PEEPi,) occurs particularly when high tidal volumes or high respiratory rates are used during mechanical ventilation, although the phenomenon does occur at normal tidal volumes. It is not identified using existing monitoring such as the airway pressure but can be ide...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Romand JA,Suter PM

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Inaccurate measurements of body temperature following cardiopulmonary bypass may be associated with serious complications. The purpose of this study was to determine whether axillary and tympanic temperature measurements correlate with the urinary bladder temperature in the early postcardiac su...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Khan TA,Vohra HA,Paul S,Rosin MD,Patel RL

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy women who requested epidural pain relief in labour received a continuous epidural infusion at 8 ml h-1, which contained either 0.25% bupivacaine (n = 29), or a mixture of 0.125% bupivacaine and 0.005% alfentanil (n = 31), assigned randomly. Increments of 4 ml 0.25% bupivacaine were given on demand to prevent r...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Cooper RA,Devlin E,Boyd TH,Bali IM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old victim of a road traffic accident presented. Following investigation diagnoses of fractured first cervical vertebra, aortic transection, diffuse cerebral oedema, fractured right ribs 2-4 and pubic rami were made. Management of this case presented a number of anaesthetic dilemmas: management of the airway...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Griffin MJ,Harnett M,Kenefick P

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of etomidate on post-ischaemic cerebral metabolism was examined in 1-year-old male Wistar rats. Ten rats were randomly allocated to each of three groups. Group 1 animals received etomidate for 60 min without undergoing cerebral ischaemia. In Group 2, there was a 60-min recovery period following 15 min of...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Böhrer H,Hoyer S,Krier C

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective study was to compare the effect of the administration of desflurane or sevoflurane to a fixed neuromuscular block. METHODS:After written consent, 12 patients were anaesthetized with propofol and sufentanil. Atracurium was administered via a continuous infusion in or...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Beaussier M,Boughaba A,Schiffer E,Debaene B,Lienhart A,d'Hollander A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently used pre-operative prediction scores for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) use patient data and expected surgery characteristics exclusively. However, intra-operative events are also associated with the development of PPCs. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to develop a new prediction score for PPCs t...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Neto AS,da Costa LGV,Hemmes SNT,Canet J,Hedenstierna G,Jaber S,Hiesmayr M,Hollmann MW,Mills GH,Vidal Melo MF,Pearse R,Putensen C,Schmid W,Severgnini P,Wrigge H,Gama de Abreu M,Pelosi P,Schultz MJ,LAS VEGAS.

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative shoulder pain remains a significant problem after laparoscopy. Pneumoperitoneum with insufflation of carbon dioxide (CO2) is thought to be the most important cause. Reduction of pneumoperitoneum pressure may, however, compromise surgical visualisation. Recent studies indicate that the use of de...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Madsen MV,Istre O,Staehr-Rye AK,Springborg HH,Rosenberg J,Lund J,Gätke MR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thrombogenicity of polyethylene, silicone and polyurethane central venous catheters was compared in a prospective clinical, phlebographic and post-mortem study in 52 patients. The incidence of central venous thrombosis was high with polyethylene catheters (70%), but much lower with silicone (20%) and with polyuret...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Pottecher T,Forrler M,Picardat P,Krause D,Bellocq JP,Otteni JC

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The kneeling prone position is often used for low back surgery in order to decrease intraoperative bleeding and increase the surgical exposure of the vertebral canal. The aim of this study was to assess effects of the kneeling prone position on respiratory gas exchange focusing on oxygen consum...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Radstrom M,Loswick AC,Bengtsson JP

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative potencies of the intravenous anaesthetics propofol and thiopentone have been investigated by finding the dose necessary to produce unconsciousness in approximately 30%, 50% and 80% of patients. The estimated potency of propofol to thiopentone was 1:1.604 as obtained by the probit method of analysis which ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Grounds RM,Moore M,Morgan M

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetics of lorazepam premedication were studied in 16 patients using two different formulations (intravenous and FDDF oral administrations). Arterial blood samples were taken at intervals for up to 600 min after administration of 4 mg of each formulation, and plasma lorazepam concentrations were determine...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Camu F,Maes V,Van de Velde A,Sevens C

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The efficiency of bilateral paravertebral blockade combined with general anaesthesia (active) vs. general anaesthesia alone (control) in reducing postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy was evaluated using a prospective randomized study design. METHODS:Patients were randomly ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Naja MZ,Ziade MF,Lönnqvist PA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The gamma-aminobutyric acidA receptor (GABAAR) is a target for anaesthetic agents. We investigated the interactions of sevoflurane with a recombinant GABAAR. Emphasis was on the mechanism of block, as relevant open-channel block by a volatile anaesthetic would possibly explain prolonged GABAerg...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Hapfelmeier G,Schneck H,Kochs E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In most studies of cardiac output changes after spinal anaesthesia, the time-resolution is limited. The aim of this study was to demonstrate cardiac output changes with high time-resolution during onset of spinal anaesthesia in elderly patients. METHODS:We investigated 32 patients aged 60 yr s...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Meyhoff CS,Hesselbjerg L,Koscielniak-Nielsen Z,Rasmussen LS

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the administration of ketamine before induction with propofol produces a smaller decrease in arterial pressure. METHODS:Twenty-two patients were assigned to one of two groups to receive either propofol with ketamine (n = 11) or propofol alone (n = 11, control). Anaesthes...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Furuya A,Matsukawa T,Ozaki M,Nishiyama T,Kume M,Kumazawa T

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of 25 patients were sedated during neuroradiological investigation. The first group was sedated with fentanyl and midazolam while the other was given fentanyl and a two-stage infusion of propofol in a subanaesthetic dose. Both techniques resulted in satisfactory sedation and recovery, although those who rec...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Allan MW,Laurence AS,Gunawardena WJ

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnesium sulphate is an important adjuvant drug in multimodal anaesthesia. In combination with rocuronium it can enhance neuromuscular blockade (NMB). Limited data exist concerning the effect of magnesium sulphate on the duration of deep or intense NMB and the period of no response. OBJECTIVE(S):To determi...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Queiroz Rangel Micuci AJ,Verçosa N,Filho PAG,de Boer HD,Barbosa DD,Cavalcanti IL

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The electroencephalographic Narcotrend Index was evaluated as a measure of sedation in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients. Narcotrend Index and conventional electroencephalography parameter values were compared to the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale and a simplified three-le...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Weber F,Steinberger M,Ritzka M,Prasser C,Bein T

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The creation of pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery can lead to adverse effects on the respiratory system. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) plays an important role in mechanical ventilation during laparoscopic surgery. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether PEEP setting guided by oesophageal pressure...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Piriyapatsom A,Phetkampang S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The airway was managed successfully in two cases of difficult intubation using the Combitube, a new device for emergency intubation, which combines the functions of an oesophageal obturator airway and a conventional endotracheal airway. One patient could not be intubated due to lockjaw; in the other patient, the vocal...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Staudinger T,Tesinsky P,Klappacher G,Brugger S,Rintelen C,Locker G,Weiss K,Frass M

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively evaluated the effects of pneumoperitoneum and reverse Trendelenburg position on cardiopulmonary function in 20 ASA physical status II-III morbidly obese patients (body mass index > 35 kg m(-2)) undergoing laparoscopic gastric banding. After general anaesthesia was induced, patients' lungs were ventila...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Casati A,Comotti L,Tommasino C,Leggieri C,Bignami E,Tarantino F,Torri G

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study, we investigated the sensory, motor and analgesic block characteristics of S(+) ketamine, fentanyl and saline given intrathecally (IT) in addition to 0.5% plain bupivacaine (10 mg) for spinal analgesia. METHODS:Ninety ASA I or II adult patients...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Unlugenc H,Ozalevli M,Gunes Y,Olguner S,Evrüke C,Ozcengiz D,Akman H

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen fit young patients undergoing body surface surgery received an infusion of alfentanil at either 50 or 100 micrograms kg-1 hr-1 to supplement nitrous oxide anaesthesia. The alfentanil infusion was continued for two hours post-operatively at the lower rate of 20 micrograms kg-1 hr-1. Resting ventilation, carbon...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： O'Connor M,Prys-Roberts C,Sear JW

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Astrocytes exposed to hypoxia produce pro-inflammatory cytokines and upregulate intercellular adhesion molecule-1 on cerebral endothelium. This study investigated the effects of midazolam on this response. METHODS:Mouse astrocytes were exposed to 4 h of hypoxia and 24 h of reoxygenation. Astro...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Ghori K,Harmon D,Walsh F,Shorten G

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomized, double-blind study, we administered placebo and diclofenac sodium 100 mg suppositories 1 h pre-operatively and on the first post-operative morning to 22 adult patients undergoing minor orthopaedic surgery. A standardized post-operative intravenous fluid regimen was instituted until oral fluids were to...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Irwin MG,Roulson CJ,Jones RD,Cheng IK,Visram AR,Chan YM

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00