Effect of dexmedetomidine on the characteristics of bupivacaine in a caudal block in pediatrics.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data are scarce on the withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies and limitation of care orders (LCOs) during physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions. We investigated LCOs and the quality of information available when physicians made treatment decisions in pre-hospital care. METH...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kangasniemi H,Setälä P,Olkinuora A,Huhtala H,Tirkkonen J,Kämäräinen A,Virkkunen I,Yli-Hankala A,Jämsen E,Hoppu S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of blood lactate as a predictor of adverse outcome in the acutely ill patient is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate if a peripheral venous lactate measurement, taken at admission, is associated with in-hospital mortality in acutely ill patients with all diagnosis. Furtherm...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Barfod C,Lundstrøm LH,Lauritzen MM,Danker JK,Sölétormos G,Forberg JL,Berlac PA,Lippert FK,Antonsen K,Lange KH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-operative catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) causes increased emergence agitation. Muscarinic receptor activation is a major mechanism in CRBD development. Experimental studies showed that sevoflurane has anti-muscarinic effects whereas propofol does not. Our hypothesis was that sevoflurane anae...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kim HC,Park HP,Lee J,Jeong MH,Lee KH

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bystander first aid and basic life support can likely improve victim survival in trauma. In contrast to bystander first aid and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, little is known about the role of bystanders in trauma response. Our aim was to determine how frequently first aid is given to trauma victims by byst...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Bakke HK,Steinvik T,Eidissen SI,Gilbert M,Wisborg T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sevoflurane, a potent inhalational anaesthetic agent that is structurally similar to halothane, has some favourable characteristics, but may also be able to trigger malignant hyperthermia (MH) in susceptible patients. The diagnosis of malignant hyperthermia susceptibility relies on the in vitro contracture t...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Snoeck MM,Gielen MJ,Tangerman A,van Egmond J,Dirksen R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardiovascular effects of dopamine are different before and during thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA). To evaluate underlying adrenoceptor-mediated mechanisms, dopamine effects were investigated in nine chloralose-anesthetized dogs. The circulatory response to dopamine (0-40 micrograms.kg-1.min-1) was studied befo...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lundberg J,Biber B,Henriksson BA,Martner J,Raner C,Werner O,Winsö O

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In acute lung injury (ALI), where pulmonary microvascular permeability is increased, transvascular fluid filtration depends mainly on the hydrostatic capillary pressure. In the presence of intrapulmonary vasoconstriction pulmonary capillary pressure (PCP) may increase thereby promoting transvascular fluid filtration a...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Benzing A,Geiger K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) in hospitalised patients is increasing. Critically ill patients are often treated with antibiotics and are at a high risk of developing CDAD. Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Lp299v) has been found to reduce recurrence of CDAD. We investigated int...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Klarin B,Wullt M,Palmquist I,Molin G,Larsson A,Jeppsson B

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia is commonly achieved using fluid preloading. This may result in a substantial amount of excess free water retained in the body after spinal anaesthesia. We aimed to evaluate the effects of 7.5% hypertonic saline on extracellular water volume and haemodynami...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Järvelä K,Kööbi T,Kauppinen P,Kaukinen S

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaesthesia induction and deep anaesthesia may be accompanied by a considerable haemodynamic depression, especially in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. A decrease in cardiac index (CI) leads to a concomitant decrease in oxygen transport (DO2I). We examined whether these changes in haemodynami...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Bacher A,Mayer N,Mittlboeck M,Zadrobilek E

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclosporine A has generated intense interest in the field of cardioprotection due to its ability to protect the mitochondria at reperfusion by blocking the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore. The aim of our study was to examine the cardioprotective effect of Sandimmun, a clinically av...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lie RH,Stoettrup N,Sloth E,Hasenkam JM,Kroyer R,Nielsen TT

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Intermittent boluses for neural blockade provide better post-operative analgesia when compared to continuous infusion. However, these techniques of administration have not yet been compared while performing adductor canal block (ACB). We compared intermittent vs. continuous ACB for managing po...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Thapa D,Ahuja V,Verma P,Gombar S,Gupta R,Dhiman D

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgical treatment of hip fractures within 24-48 hours decreases morbidity and mortality, but goals for early surgery have not been widely achieved so far. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of implementation of a hip call, and the secondary aim was to investigate the effect o...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Jensen TG,Vinstrup LØ,Dalskov S,Aasbrenn M,Palm H,Rugolo SA,Vendelø MT,Dollerup S,Eriksen SAN,Lunn TH

更新日期：2020-09-01 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

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：:We report on a 65-year-old female with an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) that was followed clinically, radiologically and electrophysiologically before and after converting from intracranial pressure (ICP)-guided to ICP wave-guided intensive care management. Intracranial pressure-guided management is aimed a...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Eide PK,Sorteberg W,Meling T,Jörum E,Hald J,Stubhaug A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open radical retropubic prostatectomy (ORRP) is associated with moderate pain. We hypothesized that a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block would reduce post-operative pain, morphine consumption and opioid-related side effects compared with wound infiltration and placebo in this population. METHODS:This w...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Skjelsager A,Ruhnau B,Kistorp TK,Kridina I,Hvarness H,Mathiesen O,Dahl JB

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients with chronic resistant cervicobrachialgia were randomly divided into two groups. Twenty-five patients (group A) were treated with cervical epidural steroid/lidocaine injections and 17 patients (group B) were treated with steroid/lidocaine injections into the posterior neck muscles. Another eight patient...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Stav A,Ovadia L,Sternberg A,Kaadan M,Weksler N

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Past research has explored patients' expectations about the informed consent process. However, it is currently unknown if the complexity of the surgical procedure influences the type of anesthesia-related risks that patients wish disclosed. This study explored fears of anesthesia-related complications and wh...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Burkle CM,Mann CE,Steege JR,Stokke JS,Jacob AK,Pasternak JJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous air embolism during surgery is a rare but important complication and can be rapidly fatal. We present two cases of fatal air embolism in the prone position occurring in small children undergoing surgery for progressive scoliosis. Venous air embolism is a rare complication in the prone position. This is thought ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sutherland RW,Winter RJ

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to conserve a patient's own blood and avoid homologous transfusion is now well recognized. Therefore, techniques designed to reduce requirements for homologous blood transfusions have been developed. One of the methods is autotransfusion of shed mediastinal blood after open-heart surgery. The objectives of th...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Schmidt H,Kongsgaard UE,Geiran O,Brosstad F

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mortality of patients suffering from acute decompensated liver disease treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) varies between 50% and 100%. Previously published data suggest that liver-specific score systems are less accurate compared with the ICU-specific scoring systems acute physiology and chronic he...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kavli M,Strøm T,Carlsson M,Dahler-Eriksen B,Toft P

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous oxygen measurement (PtcO2-measurement) gives by a non-invasive technique continuous information about central PO2. The method has as yet been tested mainly on newborns, and systematic studies of the applicability of the method on adults are still few. The current systematic study reports on consecutive ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Löfgren O

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) often receive succinylcholine as part of the anesthetic procedure. The duration of action may be prolonged in patients with genetic variants of the butyrylcholinesterase enzyme (BChE), the most common being the K- and the A-variants. The aim of the study wa...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Mollerup HM,Gätke MR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 m...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Nijs N,Duvaldestin P,Slavov V,Dhonneur G

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on the incidence of neuropathic pain (NeP) in Austria, its general characteristics and consequences for the quality of life (QOL) are still lacking. The prevalence in the United Kingdom is 8%. METHODS:A representative survey (n=7707) was carried out. Patients with NeP were identified using previously v...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Gustorff B,Dorner T,Likar R,Grisold W,Lawrence K,Schwarz F,Rieder A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of epinephrine as an adjuvant to local anesthetics were studied in the rat infraorbital nerve block (IONB) model, using solutions of 0.5% prilocaine, 0.5% mepivacaine, 0.125% bupivacaine or 0.125% ropivacaine in 50 mmol/l tris-hydroxymethylaminomethane (THAM) tested both without and with epinephrine (EPI) ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Renck H,Hassan HG

更新日期：1992-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Artificial colloids are frequently used to prevent or treat circulatory failure due to hypovolaemia. Whereas gelatin has been shown not to affect coagulation besides its haemodilutional effect, hydroxyethyl starches (HES) have additional negative effects on haemostasis. The third-generation HES solutions hav...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Osthaus WA,Witt L,Johanning K,Boethig D,Winterhalter M,Huber D,Heimbucher C,Suempelmann R

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy woman (20 years old) was admitted to our hospital with several fractures after a car accident. She was sedated with propofol, etc. in doses ranging from 1.4 to 5.1 mg/kg/h for 88 h. She developed multiple organ failure with rhabdomyolysis and died. This case fulfils (except acidosis) the criteria ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Eriksen J,Povey HM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00