Bilateral continuous paravertebral catheters for reduction mammoplasty.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sevoflurane post-conditioning (SpostC) protects young hearts against ischemia-reperfusion injury. It is unknown whether the infarct-limiting effect is also maintained in aged cohorts and whether there are age-associated differences in the underlying mechanisms. METHODS:Young or old rats were randomly subjec...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Li H,Zhou C,Chen D,Fang N,Yao Y,Li L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined the effect of the addition of dexamethasone to bupivacaine for femoral nerve blocks on the block duration and the quality of post-operative analgesia following total knee replacement surgery. METHODS:In total, 200 ASA I-III patients were randomly allocated to either the control group who receive...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sherif AA,Elsersy HE

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of lidocaine and halothane on the compound action potential of rat sciatic nerves was studied under hypo-hyperthermic conditions. In drug-free desheathed nerves, a total but reversible cold block occurred at 10-11 degrees C, and an irreversible heat block at 46 degrees C. Cooling potentiated the dose-depend...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Rosenberg PH,Heavner JE

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrapulmonary gas distribution was studied in 10 extremely obese patients: (1) during spontaneous breathing awake; (2) during anaesthesia with controlled ventilation and zero end-expiratory pressure (ZEEP), and (3) as under (2) but with a positive end-expiratory pressure of approximately 15 cmH2O (PEEP). Gas distribu...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hedenstierna G,Santesson J

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inhalational anesthetics must be removed from anesthetic machines to prevent malignant hyperthermia (MH) in susceptible patients or to treat MH occurring during inhalational general anesthesia. This study examines the sevoflurane washout from the GE Avance and Amingo Carestations™. METHODS:The care stations...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Brünner HW,Pohl S,Grond S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A low dose solution of adrenaline 2 microg x ml(-1), fentanyl 2 microg x ml(-1) and bupivacaine 1 mg x ml(-1) has been reported to give superior pain control when used for epidural analgesia after major surgery. The present paper describes the compounding and chemical stability of this triple-component solut...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kjønniksen I,Brustugun J,Niemi G,Breivik H,Anderssen E,Klem W

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect of thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) on postoperative respiratory function and pulmonary complications, a prospective randomized trial was conducted in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. One hundred patients were allocated to TEA (n = 30), TEA + general anesthesia (TEA + GA) (n = 30), or general...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hendolin H,Lahtinen J,Länsimies E,Tuppurainen T,Partanen K

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro tests for the diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia susceptibility were performed in 105 patients and 20 normal controls according to the protocol of the European MH Group. Results of dynamic halothane and caffeine tests (in which muscle bundle length is cyclically changed) were compared to those of static test...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Ording H,Skovgaard LT

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metoclopramide has been shown to reduce the dose of thiopentone required for induction of anaesthesia. When propofol is used, there have been conflicting results with one small study showing a reduction in the anaesthetic dose and one study failing to demonstrate any effect. METHODS:Two groups of 30 patient...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Page VJ,Chhipa JH

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electroencephalogram (EEG)-based depth of anaesthesia monitoring is susceptible to contaminating electromyographic (EMG) activity. Many authorities have suggested that anaesthesiologists using these monitors should interpret the raw EEG waveform seen on the anaesthesia monitor. METHODS:In 34 patients anaest...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Aho AJ,Yli-Hankala A,Lyytikäinen LP,Kamata K,Jäntti V

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although intraoperative ischemia-reperfusion of the liver generally occurs under general anesthesia, little is known about the direct effect of anesthetic agents on hepatic injury due to this phenomenon. The effect of volatile anesthetics on ischemia-reperfusion injury was studied using isolated liver perfus...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Imai M,Kon S,Inaba H

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous gas embolism is a rare but severe event in critically ill patients and the diagnosis should be obtained as soon as possible. Ultrasonography is a sensitive, non-invasive, and bedside means of detection. METHOD:We prospectively estimated the performance of two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography and pul...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Boussuges A,Molenat F,Carturan D,Gerbeaux P,Sainty JM

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ephedrine is one of the most commonly used non-catecholamine sympathomimetic agents. It is used in operating rooms and critical care settings worldwide. While it has many side effects, its ability to rapidly raise blood pressure makes it an ideal agent to maintain homeostasis as well as in emergency situatio...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Fields AM,Richards TA,Ibrahim IN,Kaye AD

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gas exchange during high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) for prolonged rigid bronchoscopy (RBS) is usually monitored by arterial blood gas analysis. Capnography of expired gases during brief HFJV discontinuation may be a reliable and noninvasive supplemental method. Capnography can be performed either for s...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Frietsch T,Krafft P,Becker HD,Buelzebruck H,Wiedemann K

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Organizational changes and relative growth of the ageing population together with related health problems seem to have increased stressfulness in the work of anaesthesiologists. However, little is known about their work-related well-being and the factors through which their situation could be improved. METH...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lindfors PM,Meretoja OA,Töyry SM,Luukkonen RA,Elovainio MJ,Leino TJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prognostic factors determining the outcome from intensive care were studied in 952 patients admitted to 25 Finnish ICUs after gastroenterologic emergency. Logistic regression analysis was used to create predictive models based on the APACHE II-system. The models were constructed by using data from a random two-thirds ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Niskanen M,Kari A,Nikki P,Iisalo E,Kaukinen L,Rauhala V,Saarela E

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apoptosis (programmed cell death) occurs in various physiological and pathological conditions, exhibits a characteristic mechanism of intracellular sequential reaction and may be involved in determining clinical outcome. The antioxidant activity of propofol (2,6-diisopropylphenol) together with the stimulati...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Tsuchiya M,Asada A,Arita K,Utsumi T,Yoshida T,Sato EF,Utsumi K,Inoue M

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infrarenal aortic cross-clamping causes renal vasoconstriction. Magnesium may protect against renal deterioration through its vasodilatory properties. METHODS:Thirty patients with normal preoperative renal function undergoing infrarenal aortic cross-clamping for elective aortic surgery received magnesium (4...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Bäcklund M,Pere P,Lepäntalo M,Lehtola A,Lindgren L

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The validity of the Stenqvist-Sonander formula for calculating the end-expiratory fraction of carbon dioxide (FACO2) in the coaxial Mapleson D (Bain) systems was evaluated using a lung model for simulated spontaneous breathing with an optional respiratory wave form. Two different respiratory flow patterns were used, o...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Jonsson LO,Zetterström H

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo tests have shown that organic nitrates attenuate platelet function. Because organic nitrates are commonly administered to patients undergoing cardiac surgery, the postoperative bleeding tendency observed in these patients might be strengthened by nitrates. Therefore, we compared t...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Muikku O,Kuitunen A,Hynynen M

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to establish whether methoxyflurane causes any change in renal vascular resistance, the renal venous flow was measured by means of a drop recording technique in six cats under methoxyflurane anaesthesia. Arterial pressure was recorded simultaneously, and the renal vascular resistance was calculated. Methoxyfl...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Irestedt L,Westermark L,Wåhlin A

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) effectively reduce the need for opioid analgesia after various types of surgery. The efficacy of diclofenac and ketoprofen to relieve pain after maxillofacial surgery was compared in the present study. In a randomized and double-blind fashion, 90 ASA I-II patients (16-60 y...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Niemi L,Tuominen M,Pitkänen M,Rosenberg PH

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute cardiovascular effects of pregnanolone emulsion, a new steroid preparation for intravenous anaesthesia, were investigated in artificially ventilated dogs. The anaesthetic was administered as repeated intravenous bolus injections, doubling the dosage with each injection. The plasma concentration of pregnanolo...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Høgskilde S,Wagner J,Strøm J,Sjøntoft E,Olesen HP,Bredgaard Sørensen M

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myoclonic movements are a common problem during the induction of general anesthesia with etomidate. We investigated the influence of pretreatment with the opioid sufentanil on the incidence of etomidate-induced myoclonus. METHODS:Forty female patients (ASA physical status I-III) were randomly assigned to re...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hueter L,Schwarzkopf K,Simon M,Bredle D,Fritz H

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation and its influence on pulmonary function in liver transplant recipients is still debated controversially. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the incidence of immediate tracheal extubation, prolonged mechanical ventilation (>24 h following surgery), and ep...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Glanemann M,Langrehr J,Kaisers U,Schenk R,Müller A,Stange B,Neumann U,Bechstein WO,Falke K,Neuhaus P

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focus-Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) is a point-of-care ultrasound protocol allowing the fast evaluation of the cardio-pulmonary status. It has been well established that patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease and lung oedema benefit from the sitting position. These and other...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Frederiksen CA,Knudsen L,Juhl-Olsen P,Sloth E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classifying the severity of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) solely by means of the Glasgow Coma scale (GCS) is under scrutiny, because it overlooks other important clinical signs. Clinicians treating patients with acute TBI are well placed to suggest which variables, in addition to the GCS, should concur in a...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Chieregato A,Martino C,Pransani V,Nori G,Russo E,Noto A,Simini B

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress response to surgery is modulated by several factors, including magnitude of the injury, pain, type of procedure and choice of anaesthesia. Our purpose was to compare intra- and post-operative hormonal changes during total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) using propofol and remifentanil vs. sevoflurane a...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Marana E,Scambia G,Colicci S,Maviglia R,Maussier ML,Marana R,Proietti R

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meperidine has been shown to exhibit a sensory block in peripheral nerves. However, its motor blockade ability is controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate, electroneurographically, the ability of meperidine to inhibit conduction in both sensory and motor fibres in the ulnar nerve. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Oztürk E,Beyazova M,Kaya K,Meray J,Zinnuroglu M,Tarhan B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cytokines and their inhibitors are thought to be involved in many of the pathophysiological changes associated with trauma and infection. The magnitude of the trauma and the degree of tissue damage have an impact on the trauma response. The purpose of the study was to examine cytokine and hormonal responses ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kristiansson M,Saraste L,Soop M,Sundqvist KG,Thörne A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00