The role of venodilators in the perioperative management of heart failure.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hypotension, the commonest side-effect of spinal anaesthesia, results from sympathetic denervation. This study compared patient positioning (supine vs. decubitus) on haemodynamic variables during spinal anaesthesia. METHODS:After intravenous crystalloid preloading with 5 mL kg(-1), hyperbaric ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kelly JD,McCoy D,Rosenbaum SH,Brull SJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This study was performed to compare three disposable airway devices, the LMA Unique (LMA-U), the Ambu laryngeal mask (Ambu LM) and the Soft Seal laryngeal mask (Soft Seal LM) for elective general anaesthesia during controlled ventilation in non-paralysed patients. METHODS:One hundred and twent...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Francksen H,Bein B,Cavus E,Renner J,Scholz J,Steinfath M,Tonner PH,Doerges V

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of controlled hypotension with haemodilution under isoflurane anaesthesia on splanchnic perfusion in elderly patients. We determined the intramucosal pH using gastric tonometry in 28 patients scheduled for hip surgery. Patients without cardiac disease were assigned to two groups according t...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Fukusaki M,Nakamura T,Hara T,Fukushima H,Hasuo H,Sumikawa K

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Partial obstruction of endotracheal tubes due to accumulation of secretions and mucus plugs can increase the tube resistance and subsequently impose increased resistive load on the patient. This study was performed to determine the changes in the resistance of endotracheal tubes of sizes 7.5, ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： El-Khatib MF,Husari A,Jamaleddine GW,Ayoub CM,Bou-Khalil P

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:Malignant hyperthermia is an autosomal-dominant inherited disorder of the skeletal muscle cell characterized by a hypermetabolic response to all commonly used inhalational anaesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. The clinical syndrome includes muscle rigidity, hypercapnia, tachycardia and myoglobinuria as resul...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Wappler F

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Lidocaine has actions potentially of benefit during ischaemia-reperfusion. Neutrophils and endothelial cells have an important role in ischaemia-reperfusion injury. METHODS:Isolated human neutrophil CD11b and CD18, and human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) ICAM-1 expression and supernatant IL-1beta ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Lan W,Harmon D,Wang JH,Shorten G,Redmond P

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：:The occurrence of myocardial ischaemia will result in either reversible or irreversible myocardial dysfunction. Even when revascularization is successful, some reperfusion injury may occur that transiently impairs myocardial function. Therefore, treatment should not only be directed towards prompt restoration of myoca...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： De Hert SG,Preckel B,Hollmann MW,Schlack WS

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective observational study of 101 women having breast surgery under general anaesthesia was performed to assess the extent of postoperative nausea and vomiting in this group of women. The overall rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting was high, 56% and 41%, respectively, and was significantly associated with...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Jaffe SM,Campbell P,Bellman M,Baildam A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury (AKI) predicts adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery. The accuracy of using changes in serum creatinine for diagnosis and grading of AKI is limited in the peri-operative cardiac surgical setting and AKI may be underdiagnosed due to haemodilution from cardiopulmonary bypass priming and th...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bernardi MH,Wagner L,Ryz S,Puchinger J,Nixdorf L,Edlinger-Stanger M,Geilen J,Kainz M,Hiesmayr MJ,Lassnigg A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients were randomly assigned to two equal groups. Group I received epidural morphine 1 mg after surgery and used a patient-controlled analgesia device programmed to deliver morphine 0. 2 mg h-1, 0.2 mg per bolus. Group II received an epidural loading dose of morphine 1 mg plus ketamine 5 mg and used a patient...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Tan PH,Kuo MC,Kao PF,Chia YY,Liu K

更新日期：1999-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Preoperative anaemia is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) is advocated to improve patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES:NATA, the 'Network for the advancement of patient blood management, haemostasis and thrombosis', initiated a benchmark project with the...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Van der Linden P,Hardy JF

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Preoperative oral dextromethorphan and intravenous clonidine attenuate arterial pressure and heart rate increases during tourniquet inflation under general anaesthesia. The effect of preoperative oral clonidine on these variables has not been investigated. METHODS:We designed this study to com...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Honarmand A,Safavi MR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is disagreement concerning the role of nitric oxide (NO) in general anaesthesia. The present study was conducted to determine whether the anaesthetic drug isoflurane alters levels of NO metabolites, NOx (NO2 and NO3), in the hippocampus of rats during and after anaesthesia. Results showed resting hippocampal NOx...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Matsuoka H,Watanabe Y,Isshiki A,Quock RM

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Volatile anaesthetics inhibit nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at clinically relevant concentrations with higher affinity for the neuronal nicotinic receptor. The inhibitory effects of propofol on nicotinic receptors have only been documented at supraclinical concentrations. The aim of this st...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Barrio J,SanMiguel G,Asensio I,Molina I,López F,García V

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The cerebral state index (CSI) is a low-cost and compact electroencephalographic monitor alternative to the bispectral index (BIS). Although both indices are shown as the number between 0 and 100, owing to the different calculation algorithms, both indices might be different during anaesthesia....

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Nishiyama T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulse pressure variation (PPV) is a well known dynamic preload indicator of fluid responsiveness. However, its usefulness in open-chest conditions remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated whether augmented PPV during a Valsalva manoeuvre can predict fluid responsiveness after sternotomy. DESIGN:A pros...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Min JJ,Kim TK,Lee JH,Park J,Cho HS,Kim WS,Lee YT

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A variable incidence rate of renal dysfunction (3-35%) after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass has been reported. The aim was to define the typical pattern of renal dysfunction that follows coronary surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass using albumin, immunoglobulin (IgG), alpha1-microg...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Faulí A,Gomar C,Campistol JM,Alvarez L,Manig AM,Matute P

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the metabolic effects of intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing coronary artery surgery. Ten patients received 4 mg preservative-free morphine in 6 ml saline intrathecally before surgery and were compared with 10 patients anaesthetised in a similar manner, though without intrat...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Sebel PS,Aun C,Fiolet J,Noonan K,Savege TM,Colvin MP

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The effect of anaesthesia induced by intrathecal injection of 6.3% MgSO4 or 4% lidocaine on intracellular electrolyte homeostasis in spinal cord neurones of a rat model was investigated. METHODS:Intracellular Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+ concentrations were determined at different times after intrat...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bahar M,Berman S,Chanimov M,Weissgarten J,Averbukh Z,Cohen ML,Grinshpon Y

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morbidly obese patients present with excess fatty tissue externally on the breast, neck, thoracic wall and abdomen and internally in the mouth, pharynx and abdomen. This excess tissue tends to make access (intubation, tracheostomy) to and patency (during sedation or mask ventilation) of the upper airway and the functi...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kristensen MS

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Propofol is an anaesthetic that resembles α-tocopherol and it has been suggested that it protects against ischaemia-reperfusion injury in liver transplantation. Living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) presents an opportunity to test this hypothesis in both donors and recipients. OBJECTIVES:We compared cli...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Shin S,Joo DJ,Kim MS,Bae MI,Heo E,Lee JS,Kim DW,Yoo YC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Unexpected difficulty in tracheal intubation is an intermittent and often terrifying problem for all practising anaesthetists. There are many preoperative assessment tests to predict a difficult laryngeal view or a difficult intubation, but we found no published evidence of how frequently these predictive tests...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： McPherson D,Vaughan RS,Wilkes AR,Mapleson WW,Hodzovic I

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of labetalol on the secretion of prostacyclin and plasma-renin activity (PRA) were evaluated, relative to a control group in 24 patients undergoing hip osteotomy. They were randomly assigned to two groups (G-I and G-II) with 12 patients each. Patients allocated to both groups received standard anaesthesia ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Arroyo JL,Iribarren MJ,Dawson E,Roux C,Carrascosa F,De Castro J,Carrasco MS

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

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：:We report the case of a 33-year-old woman who developed a dense hemiplegia immediately after an uncomplicated general anaesthetic for diagnostic laparoscopy. She had a history of recurrent hemiplegic migraine with a strong family history. Her migraine was normally associated with visual disturbances and a unilateral h...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Thurlow JA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00