Myocardial protection by pre- and post-anesthetic conditioning.

abstract：PURPOSE:The i-gel™ is one of the second generation supraglottic airway devices. Our study was designed to compare the i-gel and the Laryngeal Mask Airway Classic™ with respect to the clinical performance. METHODS:We compared the performance of the i-gel with that of the Laryngeal Mask Airway Classic in 120 patients un...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Polat R,Aydin GB,Ergil J,Sayin M,Kokulu T,Öztürk İ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Magnesium is predominantly an intracellular ion. Its blocking effects on NMDA receptors are responsible for the analgesic and sedative characteristics of this ion. The objective of this study was to review the physiology, pharmacology, and decreased plasma levels of magnesium, as well as its a...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Barbosa FT,Barbosa LT,Jucá MJ,Cunha RM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Respiratory dysfunction is common in children with acyanotic congenital heart defects (ACHD) with pulmonary hyperflow; however, little is known about the pulmonary structure of those patients. The objective of this study was to quantify the volumes of air and tissue, as well as the distributio...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Gimenez S,Teixeira ML,Myashiro R,Carmona MJ,Auler JO Jr,Malbouisson LM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Although acute and chronic pain are usually controlled with pharmacological interventions, 14 complementary methods of adjuvant and alternative analgesia (AAA) may reduce the abusive prescription of analgesics and the side effects that eventually compromise the patient's physiological status. ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Vale NB

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Sedative and analgesic treatment administered to critically ill patients need to be regularly assessed to ensure that previously stated goals are well achieved as the risk of complications of oversedation is minimized. We revised and prospectively tested the Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS) for int...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Namigar T,Serap K,Esra AT,Özgül O,Can ÖA,Aysel A,Achmet A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Several studies were performed with bupivacaine isomers in the attempt to find a safer drug than racemic bupivacaine. This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of 0.5% bupivacaine enantiomeric mixture (MEE50%) as compared to 0.5% racemic bupivacaine in brachial plexus block for upper limb or...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Sato RT,Porsani DF,Amaral AG,Schulz Júnior OV,Carstens AM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We presented a 39-year-old female patient with life-threatening hypoxemia after tricuspid valve replacement because of Ebstein's anomaly. And the severe cyanosis is due to bioprosthetic valve stenosis and atrial septal defect. Anesthetic management of a patient with severe obstructive prosthetic valve dysfunction can ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Zeng J,Wei W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Due to the high incidence of systemic hypertension and the lack of consensus on pressure levels to be accepted before inducing anesthesia for elective procedures, literature associated to hypertension and anesthesia was reviewed. Considering that canceling a surgery implies expenses making Med...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Lorentz MN,Santos AX

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have come up regarding safe anesthesia management of patients with the disease. Regional anesthesia, whether peripheral nerve or neuraxial, is a safe alternative for managing patients with COVID-19, by choosing modalities that mitigate pulmonary function inv...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Lima RME,Reis LA,Lara FST,Dias LC,Matsumoto M,Mizubuti GB,Hamaji A,Cabral LW,Mathias LADST,Lima LHNE

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Postanesthetic Delirium (PAD) is a common acute mental disorder most commonly developed in elderly patients. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood and PAD is often confused with others psychiatric disorders. This study aimed at reviewing important features of this anesthetic complication in...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Ruiz-Neto PP,Moreira NA,Furlaneto ME

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Different oxygenation techniques aim at promoting denitrogenation before apnea during induction. The main reason why CIO2 = 100% cannot be reached is the lack of adequate face mask coupling, allowing the entry of room air. Although anesthesiologists know this principle, not all of them apply i...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Gregori WM,Mathias LA,Piccinini Filho L,Pena EL,Vicuna AH,Vieira JE

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Clinical trials with local anesthetic levo-enantiomers have shown higher safety due to lower cardiotoxicity. This study aimed at evaluating quality of anesthesia and maternal/fetal repercussions of 0.5% bupivacaine, enantiomeric 0.5% bupivacaine (S75-R25) and 0.75% ropivacaine, all associated ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Côrtes CA,Oliveira AS,Castro LF,Cavalcanti FS,Serafim MM,Taia C,Taia Filho S

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Some studies showed that ketamine inhibits the production of cytokines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the preemptive analgesic effect of epidural S(+)-ketamine in hysterectomy and plasmatic cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10). METHOD:A double-blinded study with 29 patients was con...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Silva EP,Sakata RK,Garcia JB,Salomão R,Issy AM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Neuromuscular blockers (NMB) have been used for more than half of a century in anesthesia and have always been a challenge for anesthesiologists. Until recently, the reversal of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers had only one option: the use of anticholinesterase agents. However, in some s...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Menezes CC,Peceguini LA,Silva ED,Simões CM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Porphyrias represent a group of inherited or acquired disorders that involve enzymes that participate in heme synthesis. Acute manifestations affect the nervous system resulting in abdominal pain, vomiting, acute neuropathy, seizures, and mental disorders. The physiopathogeny results from the ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Santos AB,Gozzani JL,Groke DF

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female, 85 y.o., weighting 60kg, multiple trauma patient. After an initial laparotomy, an emergent thoracotomy was performed using a bronchial blocker for lung isolation (initial active suction was applied). During surgery, bronchial cuff was deflated, causing a self-limited tracheal blood flooding. A second lung isol...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Almeida C,Freitas MJ,Brandão D,Assunção JP

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The SAPS 3 (Simplified Acute Physiology Score 3) prognostic system is composed of 20 parameters, represented by an acute physiology score and assessment of the previous status, aimed at establishing a predictive mortality index for patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU). The objective...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Silva Junior JM,Malbouisson LM,Nuevo HL,Barbosa LG,Marubayashi LY,Teixeira IC,Nassar Junior AP,Carmona MJ,Silva IF,Auler Júnior JO,Rezende E

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α-2 agonist which has recently revolutionized our anesthesia and intensive care practice. An obstetric patient presented for emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, with pre-eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage. In carefully selected cases with refractory hypertension...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Hariharan U

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Succinylcholine is commonly used to achieve profound neuromuscular blockade of rapid onset and short duration. OBJECTIVE:The present study compared the efficacy of pregabalin for prevention of succinylcholine-induced fasciculation and myalgia. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double blin...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Srivastava VK,Agrawal S,Nimbhorkar VK,Mishra A,Sharma S,Panda PK

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Costoclavicular brachial plexus block is an anesthesia performed through the infraclavicular route described in the literature as a safe and effective route for upper limb anesthesia distal to the elbow. The following report describes the case of a patient whose traditional plexus blocking tec...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Silva GR,Borges DG,Lopes IF,Ruzi RA,Costa PRRM,Mandim BLDS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The objective of this report was to show the importance of pre-anesthetic assessment in reducing morbidity and mortality of surgical patients and alert to problems and anesthetic care associated with obstructive sleep apnea. CASE REPORT:This is a 28-year old male patient with class II obesity...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Soares RR,Valadares FW,Araujo MB,Lorentz MN

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The inadequate use of basic statistics is the main responsible for scientific article misinterpretation. The purpose of this review article was to review some basic statistical topics to alert authors and readers about the importance of basic statistics proper reporting. CONTENT:A bibliographi...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Rodrigues CFS,Lima FJC,Barbosa FT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction are some of the most common complications in older surgical patients and are associated with adverse outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate portuguese anesthesiologists' perspectives and knowledge about adverse postoperati...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Susano MJ,Vasconcelos L,Lemos T,Amorim P,Abelha FJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Tremors can be an adverse effect of the surgical intervention and anesthesia. The incidence of postoperative tremors varies from 6.3% to 66%. Young age, male gender, the use of halogenated anesthetics, and prolonged anesthesia or surgical procedure are related with tremors. Tremors are involun...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Albergaria VF,Lorentz MN,Lima FA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol maintenances on serum levels of selenium, copper, zinc, iron, malondialdehyde, and glutathion peroxidase measurements, and antioxidant capacity. METHODS:60 patients scheduled for unilateral lower extrem...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Akın M,Ayoglu H,Okyay D,Ayoglu F,Gür A,Can M,Yurtlu S,Hancı V,Küçükosman G,Turan I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The analgesic effect of intraperitoneal administration of local anesthetics after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a controversial issue, and the results described vary from considerable pain relief to little reduction in pain. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the int...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Garcia JB,Alencar Júnior AM,Santos CE

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Minimum anesthetic volume (MAV) of local anesthetics corresponds to the effective volume for regional anesthesia in 50% of patients. In this study, MAV of 0.5% racemic bupivacaine, 0.5% levobupivacaine and enantiomeric S75/R25 bupivacaine were calculated and compared. METHODS:This study invol...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Soares LF,Barros AC,Almeida GP,Boos GL,Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The relationship between altered blood glucose levels and perioperative complications in elderly patients undergoing surgeries are not known. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between fasting blood glucose levels and perioperative morbimortality in elderly surgical pa...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Segurado AV,Pedro FS,Gozzani JL,Mathias LA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Univentricular heart is a complex, rare, and severe cardiopathy, with no possibility of curative surgical treatment, associated with a high mortality in the first years of life. The objective of this article was to describe a rare case of an adult patient with uncorrected single ventricle who ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Lorentz MN,Soares RR,Ribeiro CV,Valadares FW

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Since the beginning, soda lime use has presented some complications which resulted in its difficult application. However major advantages such as decreasing fresh gas flow, anesthetic consumption and operating room pollution, and improving breathing system and airway humidity, have pushed rese...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Saraiva RA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00