Midazolam as induction agent prior to inhalational anaesthesia: a comparison with thiopentone.

abstract：AIM:To compare the amnesic effect of propofol and midazolam to electric dental pulp stimulation (invasive) and picture recall test (non-invasive) at two sedation levels with the aid of bispectral index (BIS) monitoring. METHODS:The subjects were 10 male volunteers (24-34 years) classified as ASA physical status I. Pro...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Matsuki Y,Ichinohe T,Kaneko Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An oxygen consuming an carbon dioxide producing model lung was used for evaluation of anaesthetic circle systems. Two different circles, the AGA metal circle and the AGA Monosorb circle ventilated by an AGA UV-705 were tested with reference to inspired oxygen concentrations and end-tidal CO2 levels. Carbon dioxide is ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sonander H,Stenqvist O

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrathecal injection of sufentanil offers labour pain relief of short duration. This double-blind randomised study evaluates if the combination of adenosine to sufentanil could give relevant prolongation (40%) of the duration of sufentanil spinal analgesia. METHODS:Twenty-five healthy parturients requestin...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Rane K,Sollevi A,Segerdahl M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using non-invasive methods, haemodynamic responses to antagonism of pancuronium (Pc) and alcuronium (Ac) block were compared in patients anaesthetized with thiopental-N2O-fentanyl and undergoing minor surgery. Neuromuscular block (90%) was maintained with Pc in 10 patients and Ac in 10 patients. After surgery, atropin...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Heinonen J,Salmenperä M,Takkunen O

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressure measuring systems using fluid-filled catheters can result in the recording of distorted pressure waveforms. It results in phase delay, overestimation of systolic and, to a lesser extent, of diastolic pressure. We designed and evaluated a method to correct this pressure waveform distortion using an a...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lambermont B,Gerard P,Detry O,Kolh P,Potty P,D'orio V,Marcelle R

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This historically prospective study analysed hospital costs and long-term outcome in 249 consecutive patients who required intensive care including intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) for 48 h or more. The mean age of the patients was 46.7 years and the mean duration on IPPV was 9.1 days. Mortality in ho...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Thoner J

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen patients scheduled for abdominal aortic resection and grafting were randomly assigned to two groups to study the cardiovascular effects of infrarenal aortic cross-clamping. The patients in the first group had received a thoracic epidural block followed by intravenous administration of the selective beta-1-adre...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Reiz S,Nath S,Pontén E,Friedman A,Bäcklund U,Olsson B,Rais O

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute cardiovascular effects of pregnanolone emulsion, a new steroid preparation for intravenous anaesthesia, were investigated in artificially ventilated dogs. The anaesthetic was administered as repeated intravenous bolus injections, doubling the dosage with each injection. The plasma concentration of pregnanolo...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Høgskilde S,Wagner J,Strøm J,Sjøntoft E,Olesen HP,Bredgaard Sørensen M

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the inflammatory response, tissues release histamine (H), substance P, serotonin (5-HT), prostaglandins and kinins, agents that mediate manifestations of inflammation such as pain, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability and smooth muscle contraction. In this study we investigated whether racemic (R[+]) ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hirota K,Zsigmond EK,Matsuki A,Rabito SF

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, and different types of anesthetic techniques are in use. We wanted to test if preoperative inguinal field block (IFB) with ropivacaine would provide benefits in the postoperative period compared with general anesthesia and wound infiltration. METHODS:Si...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Aasbø V,Thuen A,Raeder J

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been proposed that the analysis of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)-induced volume changes can quantify alveolar recruitment. The potential of a lung to be recruited is expected to be high in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), where collapsed lung tissue is very common. The volume chan...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Stahl CA,Möller K,Steinmann D,Henzler D,Lundin S,Stenqvist O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We prospectively evaluated direct analgesia-related costs of continuous sciatic nerve block using either a stimulating or conventional catheter after hallux valgus repair. METHODS:The perineural catheter was inserted through a stimulating introducer either blindly (group Conventional, n= 38) or while stimul...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Casati A,Fanelli G,Danelli G,Baciarello M,Ghisi D,Nobili F,Chelly JE

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a parturient with moyamoya disease admitted to the hospital for elective cesarean section. Combined spinal and epidural technique was chosen because it allows better analgesia than epidural anesthesia and more hemodynamic stability than either general or spinal anesthesia. Ropivacaine was the lo...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Abouleish E,Wiggins M,Ali V

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Failed intubation remains one cause of anaesthesia-related morbidity and mortality. In a recent survey in Denmark, 20% of respondents reported preventable mishaps in airway management. METHODS:Assessment of the airway, and its documentation, as well as the availability of various equipment to manage a diffi...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Mellado PF,Thunedborg LP,Swiatek F,Kristensen MS

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:: In critically ill patients, severe infection and systemic inflammation due to non-infectious causes produce very similar clinical presentations, and traditional infection markers do not always differentiate these two conditions. Both procalcitonin and neopterin have been suggested to aid in the early diagn...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Ruokonen E,Ilkka L,Niskanen M,Takala J

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery is generally accomplished by peri- or retrobulbar techniques. Depending on the duration of ophthalmic surgery, reblock might become necessary. Our goal was to invent a catheter technique for ophthalmic regional anaesthesia that enables the user to administer local ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： László CJ,Gombos K,Vimláti L,Salacz G,Hatvani I

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that menstrual cycle phase may affect pain sensitivity. There is a lack of studies evaluating this effect on post-operative pain and analgesic needs. METHODS:In this prospective cohort study, we determined the effect of menstrual cycle phase on pain perception and analgesic requirements f...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Ahmed A,Khan F,Ali M,Haqnawaz F,Hussain A,Azam SI

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that both halothane and isoflurane have adverse but reversible effects on alveolar physiology. The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that also sevoflurane may affect alveolar integrity. Fifteen pigs were randomly selected to receive either thiopentone infusion (control group...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Takala RS,Soukka HR,Kirvelä OA,Kujari HP,Pelliniemi LJ,Kääpä PO,Aantaa RE

更新日期：2002-10-01 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:Anesthetic agents are known to influence functions of the immune system. Anesthetic drugs also support cancer progression by suppressing the activity of immune cells. In breast carcinoma an increase in expression of peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptors (PBR) and the gamma aminobutyl acid (GABA) level has...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Garib V,Niggemann B,Zänker KS,Brandt L,Kubens BS

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychomotor and cognitive dysfunction in cancer patients can be classified into two main categories according to etiology: disease-induced factors (metabolic disturbances, brain metastasis, pain, etc.) and treatment-related factors (drugs, antineoplastic therapy, etc.). In particular, the effects of chronic opioid adm...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Sjøgren P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver cirrhosis and other chronic hepatic diseases are followed in a subset of affected patients by gas exchange abnormalities resulting from a syndrome called hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). The structural basis of this clinical entity is an alteration of pulmonary vasculature resulting in abnormal vasodilatation and...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Mazzeo AT,Lucanto T,Santamaria LB

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the incidence of postural post-dural puncture headache (PPDPH) after spinal anaesthesia using two different 0.40 mm O.D. (27 g) spinal needles: pencil-point needle and Quincke needle. In addition, a meta-analysis of studies comparing small bore spinal needles with regard to development of PPDPH wa...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Flaatten H,Felthaus J,Kuwelker M,Wisborg T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe postoperative pain is a well-known problem following shoulder surgery. This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of continuous interscalene brachial plexus block, patient-controlled analgesia, and morphine (i.v. and i.m.) for postoperative analgesia in this setting. METHODS:Thirty patients, schedule...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lehtipalo S,Koskinen LO,Johansson G,Kolmodin J,Biber B

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect of thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) on postoperative respiratory function and pulmonary complications, a prospective randomized trial was conducted in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. One hundred patients were allocated to TEA (n = 30), TEA + general anesthesia (TEA + GA) (n = 30), or general...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hendolin H,Lahtinen J,Länsimies E,Tuppurainen T,Partanen K

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have investigated the electroencephalographic changes during the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. However, no comparative studies have been performed on the effects of intravenous anesthetics on the auditory evoked potentials index (AAI). The present study was performed to compare the ch...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Nishiyama T

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound (US) may have an emerging role as an adjunct in verification of endotracheal intubation. Obtaining optimal US images in obese patients is generally regarded more difficult than for other patients. This study compared the time consumption of bilateral lung US with auscultation and capnography for v...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Pfeiffer P,Bache S,Isbye DL,Rudolph SS,Rovsing L,Børglum J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is still not known whether the spinal cytokine signaling pathways are involved in the pathophysiologic mechanism of the acute phase of heart disease. This study examines the expression pattern of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and its two related mitogenic-activated protein kinases, p38 and Jun-N...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Dai RP,Xu JM,Tao LJ,Li L,Li ZP,Zhang JY

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00