Preconditioning and protection against ischaemia-reperfusion in non-cardiac organs: a place for volatile anaesthetics?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative shivering is one of the most common complications in patients recovering from general anaesthesia. Although a variety of pharmacological therapies have been used to control postoperative shivering, no ideal drug has been found to date. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare the effica...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Li X,Zhou M,Xia Q,Li W,Zhang Y

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To determine if there is any significant difference between the effects of desflurane, isoflurane and sevoflurane on the QT interval, QT dispersion, heart rate corrected QT interval and QTc dispersion of the electrocardiogram. METHODS:The study was conducted in a prospective, double blind and ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Yildirim H,Adanir T,Atay A,Katircioğlu K,Savaci S

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:For cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV), ultrasound increases the number of first pass successes and reduces the rate of mechanical complications. A frequent complication of IJV access is the accidental injury of the common carotid artery (CCA), which can be dangerous in some circums...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Maecken T,Marcon C,Bomas S,Zenz M,Grau T

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isoflurane has shown better control of intensive care sedation than propofol or midazolam and seems to be a useful alternative. However, its effect on survival remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to compare mortality after sedation with either isoflurane or propofol/midazolam. DESIGN:...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bellgardt M,Bomberg H,Herzog-Niescery J,Dasch B,Vogelsang H,Weber TP,Steinfort C,Uhl W,Wagenpfeil S,Volk T,Meiser A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sevoflurane has been reported to generate oxygen free radicals. We have investigated whether sevoflurane or isoflurane enhances oxygen free radical formation in the post-ischaemic reperfused heart. An isolated rat heart-lung preparation was used. Thirty male Wistar rats were allocated to four groups: control, no drug,...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kashimoto S,Kume M,Ikeya K,Kumazawa T

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We set out to compare the efficacy of clevidipine and sodium nitroprusside infusions in the control of blood pressure and the haemodynamic changes they produce in hypertensive patients after operation for elective coronary bypass grafting. METHODS:Thirty patients were randomly allocated to rec...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Powroznyk AV,Vuylsteke A,Naughton C,Misso SL,Holloway J,Jolin-Mellgård A,Latimer RD,Nordlander M,Feneck RO

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) with a CPAP machine and mask has been shown to be more effective at minimising hypoxaemia than other devices under deep sedation. However, the efficacy of a new and simple CPAP device for spontaneously breathing obese patients during colonoscopy is unknown. OBJECT...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bai Y,Xu Z,Chandrashekar M,St Jacques PJ,Liang Y,Jiang Y,Kla K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemodynamic alterations elicited by iced injectate during thermodilution cardiac output measurements were evaluated in the presence of metabolic acidosis or hypoxic hypoxia in 14 instrumented anaesthetized dogs. The alterations in some haemodynamic variables during slowing of the heart rate following injection of 3 m...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Nishikawa T,Dohi S

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review paper, the authors critically analyse the use of a number of depth of anaesthesia monitors in light of the most recent literature and their own clinical experience. There appears to be increasing evidence that anaesthesia depth monitors reduce the incidence of unexpected intraoperative awareness and als...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bonhomme V,Hans P

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pectoral nerve blocks (PECS block) might be an interesting new regional anaesthetic technique in patients undergoing breast surgery. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate postoperative pain outcomes and adverse events of a PECS block compared with no treatment, sham treatment or other r...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Meißner M,Austenfeld E,Kranke P,Zahn PK,Pogatzki-Zahn EM,Meyer-Frießem CH,Weibel S,Schnabel A

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The study investigated the effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine on brachial plexus block in patients with end-stage renal disease sedated with dexmedetomidine or midazolam for the formation of arteriovenous fistula. METHODS:A supraclavicular brachial plexus block was performed in 68 patients ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Rutkowska K,Knapik P,Misiolek H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to possible serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs), the use of metamizole for postoperative pain therapy in children is a subject of debate. Safety studies with large sample sizes have not been published as yet. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of metamizole in children aged up to ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Fieler M,Eich C,Becke K,Badelt G,Leimkühler K,Messroghli L,Boethig D,Sümpelmann R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidural analgesia (EDA) is known to be an independent risk factor for perioperative hypothermia and its many known adverse effects. Combined general and epidural anaesthesia decreases intraoperative core temperature more rapidly than general anaesthesia alone. Hence, adequate warming procedures are needed f...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Horn EP,Bein B,Broch O,Iden T,Böhm R,Latz SK,Höcker J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analgesic efficacy of tenoxicam, a newer injectable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for post-operative analgesia after abdominal or orthopaedic surgery in ASA Grade I/II patients is reported. Two hundred and fifty-six patients received a single dose of tenoxicam 40 mg intravenous (i.v.) at the end of surgery...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Vandermeulen EP,Van Aken H,Scholtes JL,Singelyn F,Buelens A,Haazen L

更新日期：1997-05-01 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：:The effects of protamine (6 mg kg-1) injected after heparin (5 mg kg-1) have been studied in five groups of five New Zealand white rabbits. Group I was treated with the sequence heparin-protamine and group II with protamine alone. The animals of groups III and IV received respectively intravenous indomethacin (3 mg kg...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Nathan N,Aissa J,Benveniste J,Arnoux B

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomized double blind study investigates the relative efficacies of controlled analgesia (PCA) regimens in three different patient groups: epidural diamorphine 2.5 mg followed by PCA bolus 1 mg with a 20-min lockout (Gp1), subcutaneous diamorphine 2.5 mg followed by PCA bolus with a 10-min lockout period (Gp2) ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Gopinathan C,Sockalingham I,Fung MA,Peat S,Hanna MH

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:CobraPLUS and Cookgas air-Q are supraglottic airways expected to allow safe ventilation as well as reliable blind intubation. In a prospective, controlled trial, we hypothesised that quality of ventilation and success rate of blind endotracheal intubation of these new devices would be superior ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Erlacher W,Tiefenbrunner H,Kästenbauer T,Schwarz S,Fitzgerald RD

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Strabismus surgery is one of the most common ophthalmic surgical procedures in children and is associated with significant postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the effect of intravenous paracetamol on PONV in children after strabismus surgery. DESIGN:Prospective, placebo-controlled...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Cok OY,Eker HE,Pelit A,Canturk S,Akin S,Aribogan A,Arslan G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Acute renal failure is a serious complication of cardiac surgery. We studied the long-term survival and quality of life of patients requiring renal replacement therapy after cardiac surgery, since they represent a heavy burden on hospital resources and their outcome has never been adequately ev...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Landoni G,Zangrillo A,Franco A,Aletti G,Roberti A,Calabrò MG,Slaviero G,Bignami E,Marino G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolongation of the QT interval may produce potentially hazardous dysrhythmias. The effects on the QT interval of midazolam followed by administration of either vecuronium or atracurium have been investigated. Thirty patients, ASA I or II, without cardiovascular problems, electrolyte abnormalities or receiving any med...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Michaloudis DG,Kanakoudis FS,Xatzikraniotis A,Bischiniotis TS

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous data show that lidocaine or magnesium has unique characteristics of stress inhibition and antiinflammation. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to observe the effects of lidocaine or magnesium on the quality of recovery (QoR) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. DESIGN:Single-centre, prospective, randomised, double...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Lu J,Wang JF,Guo CL,Yin Q,Cheng W,Qian B

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied whether long-term epidural catheter (nylon) placement for bupivacaine administration (morphine in 2 pigs) would cause any pathological changes in the epidural space and spinal cord of pigs. There were similar kinds of slight inflammatory changes in ligamentum flavum and dura mater in bupivacaine-treated (4 ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kyttä J,Rosenberg PH,Wahlström TR

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To examine whether prophylactic use of haloperidol in addition to dexamethasone decreased the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. METHODS:One hundred and sixty nonsmoking women aged between 18 and 50 years receiving a standardized...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Chaparro LE,Gallo T,Gonzalez NJ,Rivera MF,Peng PW

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to determine the dosage of remifentanil that must be added to thiopental 5 mg kg(-1) to provide excellent intubating conditions in 95% of patients. METHODS:Sixty-eight premedicated female American Society of Anesthesiologists class 1 and 2 patients were randoml...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bouvet L,Stoian A,Rousson D,Allaouchiche B,Chassard D,Boselli E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:No clinical trials comparing the characteristics of sensory blockade caused by various local anaesthetics in thoracic paravertebral blockade have been published. The aim of this prospective study was a clinical assessment of sensory blockade after paravertebral injection of ropivacaine or bupiv...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Hura G,Knapik P,Misiołek H,Krakus A,Karpe J

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Lipid peroxidation plays an important role during liver ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Pentane in breath is often used as an index of lipid peroxidation. We observed the changes in levels of breath pentane during the lipid peroxidation process caused by liver ischaemia-reperfusion injury. METHO...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Li P,Xu G,Wang C,Gong Y,He Y

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We compared the effects of sub-Tenon's local anaesthetic block and placebo on peri-operative opioid requirement and cardiovascular stability and on postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing vitreo-retinal surgery under general anaesthesia. METHODS:We studied 43 patients un...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Farmery AD,Shlugman D,Rahman R,Rosen P

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：:Cardiovascular and hormonal responses to reconstructive abdominal aortic surgery were studied in 20 patients anaesthetized either with moderate-dose fentanyl (20 micrograms kg-1) combined with isoflurane, nitrous oxide and oxygen (n = 10), or with thoracolumbar epidural bupivacaine combined with isoflurane, nitrous ox...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kataja J

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00