Who is responsible for operating room management and how do we measure how well we do it?

abstract：:Anaesthesia for patients in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner provides some problems for the design of both the anaesthetic and the monitoring equipment. This report presents a technique for continuously displaying the heart rate during anaesthesia for children in an MRI scanner. The monitoring system used li...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Selldén H,de Chateau P,Ekman G,Linder B,Sääf J,Wahlund LO

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of serum cholinesterase activity in burned patients was evaluated in relation to anaesthesia. Anaesthesia included a repeated administration of suxamethonium. Thirty-two patients with an estimated area of burn between 3 and 72% were studied during 39 anaesthetic procedures. A statistically significant i...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Viby-Mogensen J,Hanel HK,Hansen E,Graae J

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been shown that when cardiac output (CO) decreases during continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPPV), its regional distribution adapts with a favouring of vital organs. Does epidural blockade modify this adaptation? METHODS:Regional blood flows were assessed by the microsphere technique (15 micr...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Elowsson P,Norlén K,Jakobson S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are seen and treated by a variety of physicians. The present study aims to describe referral and treatment patterns for CRPS patients in the Netherlands. METHODS:Patients, who were selected (1996-2005) from an electronic general practice (GP) database (Int...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： DE Mos M,Huygen FJ,VAN DER Hoeven-Borgman M,Dieleman JP,Stricker BH,Sturkenboom MC

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We designed this study to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of intrathecal morphine and nalbuphine, the endpoints being onset and offset of action. METHODS:Geriatric patients scheduled for elective total hip replacement under continuous spinal anaesthesia were randomized to two double-blinded grou...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Fournier R,Van Gessel E,Macksay M,Gamulin Z

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：:Of late, regional anesthesia has enjoyed unprecedented popularity; this increase in cases has brought a higher frequency of instances of neurological deficit and arachnoiditis that may appear as transient nerve root irritation, cauda equina, and conus medullaris syndromes, and later as radiculitis, clumped nerve roots...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Aldrete JA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of propofol on right ventricular function were studied in 11 ICU patients who needed sedation for acute respiratory failure or neurological diseases. Right ventricular function was studied using a thermodilution method at patients' bedside. Right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF), cardiac output (CO), r...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Martin C,Perrin G,Saux P,Papazian L,Albanese J,Gouin F

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that pneumoperitoneum transiently reduces venous admixture as assessed by a calculation based on the shunt formula, and increases arterial oxygen tension (PaO(2)) in patients without heart or lung disease. The aim of the present study was to further explore the relationship betwee...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Andersson L,Lagerstrand L,Thörne A,Sollevi A,Brodin LA,Odeberg-Wernerman S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventeen male patients delivered a sperm sample before and 80-90 days after halothane anaesthesia, acting as their own control. The sample was tested according to WHO criteria. There was no difference before and after anaesthesia. We conclude that halothane used in normal anaesthetic concentration in combination with...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Andersen BN,Mortensen JT,Hansen P,Jakobsen J,Johansen JP

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study assessed the efficacy and safety of dixyrazine, an alternative neuroleptic drug to droperidol, in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). METHODS:A total of 197 patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were randomized to receive either dixyr...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Glaser C,Sitzwohl C,Wallner T,Lerche A,Marhofer P,Schindler I

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety is defined as a set of behavioural manifestations that can be divided into state- and trait-anxiety. State-anxiety is a transitory emotional condition that varies in intensity and fluctuates over time. Trait-anxiety is a personality trait which remains relatively stable over time. The objective of th...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Caumo W,Broenstrub JC,Fialho L,Petry SM,Brathwait O,Bandeira D,Loguercio A,Ferreira MB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects th groups the changes in CO and SV were due mainly to a reduced demand of oxygen transport and expected changes in sympatho-adrenergic tone rather than to myocardial depression. ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Komatsu T,Shingu K,Tomemori N,Urabe N,Mori K

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaphylactoid reactions were evoked during intravenous induction of anaesthesia in two patients on three occasions. In the first patient the reaction occurred during the first anaesthetic on propranolol and hydrochlorthiazide medication due to hypertension. Since the major target organ for the anaphylactoid reaction i...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Pontén J,Biber B,Henriksson BA

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factor XI deficiency is a rare, hereditary bleeding disorder associated with a trauma-related bleeding tendency, caused by insufficient generation of the thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) evoking increased fibrinolysis. We present the case of a five year old girl with homozygote, severe factor XI defi...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Dirkmann D,Hanke AA,Görlinger K,Peters J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No pharmacokinetic data are available with respect to the plasma concentration of ketoprofen during intravenous infusion in children. METHODS:We present here the pharmacokinetics of ketoprofen after a 10-min intravenous infusion of 1 mg/kg followed by a 24-h infusion of 4 mg/kg in 18 children aged 7 months ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kokki H,Karvinen M,Jekunen A

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laryngeal papillomatosis in infants and children is a benign condition, but the location and a marked tendency for recurrence makes the disease both dangerous and troublesome. This case report deals with a little girl who had suffered hoarseness and wheezing since she was born. The diagnosis of laryngeal papillomatosi...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Mikkelsen PG

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study whether plasma concentrations of procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), complement 3a (C3a), C-reactive protein and white blood cell count (WBC) correlate with the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) during the early post-operative period after major colorectal surgery. M...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sarbinowski R,Arvidsson S,Tylman M,Oresland T,Bengtsson A

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 1.5 mg/kg bolus of amrinone on low cardiac output (CO) state following emergence from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgical patients. METHODS:Immediately after emergency from CPB, 14 patients with a cardiac index (CI) less than 2.2 l.min-1.m-2...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kikura M,Levy JH,Bailey JM,Shanewise JS,Michelsen LG,Sadel SM

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the problems encountered in assessment of the hypnotic level during anesthesia is the extraction of a consistent and reliable measure online and close to real time. Hemodynamic parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure are not, at least with the traditional single parameter versus time presenta...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Urhonen E,Jensen EW,Lund J

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing proportion of the population is using opioids for longer time periods, but little is known about the characteristics of patients who are persistent opioid users. We therefore studied the association between socio-economic factors and persistent vs. short-term opioid use 4 years later. METHODS:The ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Svendsen K,Fredheim OM,Romundstad P,Borchgrevink PC,Skurtveit S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The transillumination of the soft tissues of the neck using lighted stylets has been used as an aid for tracheal intubation. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of a prototype illuminated flexible catheter to facilitate light-guided intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask. METHODS:The illuminated ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Dimitriou V,Voyagis GS

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human factors account for the majority of adverse events in both aviation and medicine. Human factors awareness training entitled "Crew Resource Management (CRM)" is associated with improved aviation safety. We determined whether implementation of CRM impacts outcome in critically ill patients. METHODS:We p...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Haerkens MH,Kox M,Lemson J,Houterman S,van der Hoeven JG,Pickkers P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that, compared with propofol, desflurane prolongs the antegrade accessory pathway effective refractory period (APERP) in children undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. METHODS:In this randomized crossover study, children aged 4.1-16.1 years und...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hino H,Oda Y,Yoshida Y,Suzuki T,Shimada M,Nishikawa K

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method for monitoring neuromuscular function based on measurement of acceleration is presented. The rationale behind the method is Newton's second law, stating that the acceleration is directly proportional to the force. For measurement of acceleration, a piezo-electric ceramic wafer was used. When this piezo el...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Viby-Mogensen J,Jensen E,Werner M,Nielsen HK

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gas exchange is regularly impaired during general anaesthesia with mechanical ventilation. A major cause of this disorder appears to be atelectasis and consequently pulmonary shunt. After re-expansion, atelectasis reappears very slowly if 30% oxygen in nitrogen is used, but much faster if 100% oxygen is used...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Rothen HU,Sporre B,Engberg G,Wegenius G,Reber A,Hedenstierna G

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this prospective, randomised, blind study was to compare the evolution of spinal block produced with 50 mg lidocaine 10 mg/ml and 10 mg ropivacaine 5 mg/ml for outpatient knee arthroscopy. METHODS:Thirty outpatients undergoing knee arthroscopy received 50 mg of lidocaine 10 mg/ml (n=15) or 10 mg of ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Fanelli G,Danelli G,Zasa M,Baciarello M,Di Cianni S,Leone S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A schizophrenic patient on long-time neuroleptic medication was admitted with ileus. Secondarily, a high fever, rigidity, mental confusion, tachycardia and hypotension developed. After bromocriptine was given, the temperature dropped by 2 degrees C and the patient improved markedly. A diagnosis of neuroleptic malignan...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Urving SH,Nielsen EW

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of aminophylline on BIS as well as clinical recovery in patients anesthetized with sevoflurane. METHODS:Sixty patients with status of ASA I-II scheduled for elective surgery were enrolled in this study. Anesthesia was induced by 2 mg kg(-1) of prop...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Turan A,Memiş D,Karamanlýodthlu B,Pamukçu Z,Süt N

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regional microcirculatory differences in the superficial renal cortex were studied before and during 4 h following 60 min of renal ischaemia in seven pigs under continuous intravenous chlormethiazole-pancuronium anaesthesia. Superficial renal cortical blood flow (Qsrc) was measured by laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) in ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sandin R,Feuk U,Modig J

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00