Emergency intubation with the Combitube in two cases of difficult airway management.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This placebo-controlled study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine compared with meperidine and placebo in preventing postanaesthetic shivering. METHODS:We studied 120 patients (ASA I-II) scheduled for elective abdominal or orthopaedic surgery of about 1-3 h duration. Fort...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Bicer C,Esmaoglu A,Akin A,Boyaci A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressure-based dynamic variables are poor predictors of fluid responsiveness in children, and their predictability is expected to reduce further during lung-protective ventilation with a low tidal volume. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesised that lung recruitment manoeuvre (LRM)-induced changes in dynamic variables im...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kim EH,Lee JH,Jang YE,Ji SH,Kim HS,Cho SA,Kim JT

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied whether long-term epidural catheter (nylon) placement for bupivacaine administration (morphine in 2 pigs) would cause any pathological changes in the epidural space and spinal cord of pigs. There were similar kinds of slight inflammatory changes in ligamentum flavum and dura mater in bupivacaine-treated (4 ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Kyttä J,Rosenberg PH,Wahlström TR

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The reliability of the Bispectral Index for evaluating and monitoring the depth of general anaesthesia in children is not as great as for that in adults. Therefore we analysed Bispectral Index performance in children by comparing changes in Bispectral Index values during a standardized and equi...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Taivainen T,Klockars J,Hiller A,Wennervirta J,van Gils MJ,Suominen P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hydroxyethyl starch is frequently used for volume substitution during surgical procedures and for isovolaemic haemodilution. Haemodilution has also been shown to improve tissue oxygen tension in skeletal muscle: However, effects of this volume substitute on tissue oxygen tension of the liver du...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Gottschalk A,Standl TG,Freitag M,Radtke P,Rempf C,Burmeister MA,Horn EP,Strate T,Schulte am Esch J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unifying hypothesis which satisfactorily explains the clinical syndrome of heart failure has proved elusive. A deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiology has led to the development of more complex models and, as a result, the evolution of new treatment strategies. In patients undergoing non-cardiac surge...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Valchanov KP,Arrowsmith JE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The time profile of the neuromuscular block produced by a single bolus administration of vecuronium was simulated by a new model for the access of the relaxant to the receptors on the motor end plates. The receptors were assumed to be kinetically a part of the interstitial space of the muscle. The time course of the n...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Nigrovic V

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:It has been hypothesized that combinations of analgesics with different mechanisms of action may reduce or even prevent postoperative pain. We, therefore, investigated the analgesic effect of gabapentin, dexamethasone and low-dose ketamine in combination with paracetamol and ketorolac as compar...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Rasmussen ML,Mathiesen O,Dierking G,Christensen BV,Hilsted KL,Larsen TK,Dahl JB

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We assessed the intraoperative haemodynamic responses and recovery profiles of total intravenous anaesthesia with remifentanil and alfentanil for outpatient surgery. METHODS:Patients in Group 1 (n = 20) received alfentanil 20 microg kg(-1) followed by 2 microg kg(-1) min(-1) intravenously; pat...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Alper I,Erhan E,Ugur G,Ozyar B

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-anaesthetic shivering is one of the most common complications, occurring in 5-65% of patients recovering from general anaesthesia and 33% of patients receiving epidural anaesthesia. Our objective was to investigate the efficacy of intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion on postoperative shivering. METH...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Elvan EG,Oç B,Uzun S,Karabulut E,Coşkun F,Aypar U

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the effect of propofol on the neutrophil respiratory burst. Chemiluminescence was used as a measure of the respiratory burst following stimulation with 10(-5) M N-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-phenylalanine. Propofol 1.25, 2.5 and 5.0 x 10(-5) M inhibited neutrophil chemiluminescence by 29.6, 43.0 and...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Murphy PG,Ogilvy AJ,Whiteley SM

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laparoscopic and open surgery have been compared with conflicting results regarding their systemic responses. The sensitivity of biochemical markers that are used to discriminate between the stress responses to different types of surgery varies from study to study. We wanted to evaluate the str...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Rorarius MG,Kujansuu E,Baer GA,Suominen P,Teisala K,Miettinen A,Ylitalo P,Laippala P

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flexible fibreoptic endoscopic (FFE) intubation is considered the 'gold-standard' when difficult airway management is anticipated. Several videolaryngoscopes have been developed to facilitate intubation by laryngoscopy. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to compare the performance of the McGrath series 5 vi...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Jepsen CH,Gätke MR,Thøgersen B,Mollerup LT,Ruhnau B,Rewers M,Rosenstock CV

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Postoperative nausea and vomiting causes discomfort in many patients despite both antiemetic prophylactics and improved anaesthetic techniques. Stimulation of acupoint P6 is described as an alternative method for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting.In a randomised, double-blinded s...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Majholm B,Møller AM

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Neuropathic pain following surgery could be a useful model for the study of the genetic mechanisms of peripheral neuropathic pain. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify genetic predictors of persistent postsurgical neuropathic pain. DESIGN:An ancillary study from a prospective cohort. SETTING:Ei...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Blanc P,Génin E,Jesson B,Dubray C,Dualé C,EDONIS-gene Investigating group.

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The kneeling prone position is often used for low back surgery in order to decrease intraoperative bleeding and increase the surgical exposure of the vertebral canal. The aim of this study was to assess effects of the kneeling prone position on respiratory gas exchange focusing on oxygen consum...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Radstrom M,Loswick AC,Bengtsson JP

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：:Survey results continue to reveal that postoperative pain is insufficiently managed throughout Europe and the rest of the world. However, the efficient use of existing resources, as well as the introduction of novel technologies, may aid in its improvement. Use of an acute pain service has the potential to improve pai...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Rawal N,Langford RM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Because gastric mucosal PCO2 must be referenced to arterial values via a gastric-to-arterial PCO2 gap (Pg-aCO2), the gastric-to-end-tidal PCO2 difference (Pg-ETCO2) may be proposed as a surrogate method to monitor Pg-aCO2. However, the influence of arterial-to-end-tidal PCO2 (Pa-ETCO2) on its v...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Lebuffe G,Onimus T,Vallet B

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The gamma-aminobutyric acidA receptor (GABAAR) is a target for anaesthetic agents. We investigated the interactions of sevoflurane with a recombinant GABAAR. Emphasis was on the mechanism of block, as relevant open-channel block by a volatile anaesthetic would possibly explain prolonged GABAerg...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Hapfelmeier G,Schneck H,Kochs E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We explored the effects of morphine administration during reperfusion period after an index ischaemia as well as potential molecular mechanisms underlying this response. This is of important clinical value, as morphine is used routinely in cardiovascular anaesthesia and in the emergency manage...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Mourouzis I,Saranteas T,Perimenis P,Tesseromatis C,Kostopanagiotou G,Pantos C,Cokkinos DV

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The present study compares the accuracy of a new continuous venous oxygenation monitoring system (PediaSat Oximetry Catheter) with laboratory blood oximetry in paediatric surgical patients. METHODS:Children and adolescents undergoing cardiac, orthopaedic or craniofacial surgery with major bloo...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Baulig W,Béttex D,Bürki C,Schmitz A,Spielmann N,Woitzek K,Weiss M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with bilateral corneal blindness in whom corneal transplantation has either been unsuccessful or inappropriate may be considered for osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis surgery. During a two-stage procedure the surface of the cornea is removed and covered with a graft of buccal mucosa. An optical cylinder, supporte...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Skelton VA,Henderson K,Liu C

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We compared the effects of sub-Tenon's local anaesthetic block and placebo on peri-operative opioid requirement and cardiovascular stability and on postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing vitreo-retinal surgery under general anaesthesia. METHODS:We studied 43 patients un...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Farmery AD,Shlugman D,Rahman R,Rosen P

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of intraperitoneal tramadol with intravenous tramadol or normal saline in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS:Sixty-one patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized to one of thr...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Akinci SB,Ayhan B,Aycan IO,Tirnaksiz B,Basgul E,Abbasoglu O,Aypar U,Sayek I

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The success of ventilation with a laryngeal mask depends crucially on the seal between the mask and the periglottic tissue. Increasing the laryngeal mask's cuff volume is known to reduce oral air leakage but may lead to gastric insufflation. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesised that a lower cuff pressure would result ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Hell J,Pohl H,Spaeth J,Baar W,Buerkle H,Schumann S,Schmutz A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:the objective of this study was to assess whether antiemetic drugs metoclopramide and diphenhydramine, administered together as opposed to alone, can have better efficacy in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting when added to patient-controlled morphine analgesia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:d...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Lu CW,Jean WH,Wu CC,Shieh JS,Lin TY

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical stress affects the autonomic nervous system by increasing sympathetic outflow. One method of monitoring sympathetic activity is pulse photoplethysmographic analysis. From this two indices can be derived - autonomic nervous system state (ANSS) and ANSS index (ANSSi). It has recently been claimed that...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Colombo R,Raimondi F,Corona A,Marchi A,Borghi B,Pellegrin S,Bergomi P,Fossali T,Guzzetti S,Porta A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We have evaluated the effects of propofol and its relationship with K+ channels on human isolated umbilical vessels. METHODS:Umbilical vessel rings were suspended in isolated organ baths containing Krebs-Ringer solution. In the first series of experiments the effect of propofol (10(-9)-10(-4) ...

journal_title：European journal of anaesthesiology

authors： Caliskan E,Kayhan Z,Tufan H

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00