The dumping valve and its clinical application.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dispatching centres were fused into one of the 112 entity, which caused concerns regarding whether the medical calls could be processed effectively also in the new centre. We evaluated the effects of the reform on key performance criteria in medical calls. METHODS:This observational study in the Helsinki Di...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Määttä T,Kuisma M,Väyrynen T,Nousila-Wiik M,Porthan K,Boyd J,Kuosmanen J,Räsänen P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the developed world, an increasing number of patients receive therapy with vitamin K antagonists (VKA). This group of patients poses an additional challenge in the perioperative management of emergency surgery and trauma. The present review offers a detailed description of some treatment options for reversal of VKA...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Vang ML,Hvas AM,Ravn HB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human factors account for the majority of adverse events in both aviation and medicine. Human factors awareness training entitled "Crew Resource Management (CRM)" is associated with improved aviation safety. We determined whether implementation of CRM impacts outcome in critically ill patients. METHODS:We p...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Haerkens MH,Kox M,Lemson J,Houterman S,van der Hoeven JG,Pickkers P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paracetamol is commonly used for post-operative pain management in combination with more potent analgesics. The best route of paracetamol administration after major surgery, when oral intake may not be optimal, is not known. Our primary purpose was to study plasma concentrations after the 1st and 4th dose of...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Holmér Pettersson P,Jakobsson J,Owall A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten subjects volunteered to inhale a test gas containing 0, 10, 20 and 30% nitrous oxide. After equilibration at each nitrous oxide concentration, the reaction time was measured using both the single-hand and the double-hand methods, and then the critical flicker fusion frequency was measured. Using the flicker funsio...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Wernberg M,Nielsen SF,Hommelgaard P

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following sensational media reports, particularly from Sweden, there has been discussion in Scandinavia during the last couple of years about whether anesthesiologists have shorter life spans than other medical specialists. METHODS:Survival analysis (Cox regression) from the master file of the Norwegian Med...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Aasland OG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance to mucociliary transport (MCT) and the condition of the mucus of using a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) was investigated. A high tracheotomy was performed on 10 young pigs. The animals were ventilated using a non-breathing system. In five animals an HME was used; the other five were connected directl...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Eckerbom B,Lindholm CE,Mannting F

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal anesthesia with different doses of intrathecal morphine has been shown to relieve post-operative pain. We studied in a prospective randomized, double-blind fashion the effects of morphine 0, 100, 200, or 300 μg added to intrathecal bupivacaine on first post-operative 24 h patient-controlled analgesia ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hein A,Rösblad P,Gillis-Haegerstrand C,Schedvins K,Jakobsson J,Dahlgren G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous work had shown dysequilibrium between the arterial blood and brain concentrations of the intravenous anaesthetic agent propofol following its rapid administration over 2 min to sheep. The extent of dysequilibrium was examined following slower administration as a constant rate 45-min infusion (10 mg/...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Ludbrook GL,Upton RN,Grant C,Martinez A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diadenosine tetraphosphate (AP4A) has a considerable vasodilating effect. Its dose was adjusted to decrease mean arterial pressure (MAP) by 20%, 40%, 50%, 60%, and 80% of the pretreatment value, and the effects on hemodynamics and gas exchange were evaluated. AP4A produced a dose-dependent decrease in MAP within the r...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Kikuta Y,Sekine A,Tezuka S,Okada K,Yamaura T,Nakajima H

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients undergoing surgery under regional anaesthesia often receive narcotic analgesics for premedication which may modify the sedative and amnesic effects of intravenously administered diazepam. Sixty-two patients scheduled for upper extremity surgery under intravenous regional anaesthesia received 0.15 mg/kg of dia...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Korttila K,Tarkkanen L,Aittomäki J,Hyöty P,Auvinen J

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 66-year-old-male patient with a history of depression voluntarily ingested around 400 ml of an insecticide composed of 5% methylparathion, 75% isoparaffin, 8% etoxylated oleic acid, 4% 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, 6% naphtha, 1% 1,3,5- trimethylbenzene, 0.4% propylbenzene and 0.3% xylene. The patient was conscious and al...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Nogué S,Sanz P,Borondo JC,Picón M,de la Red G,Mestre G

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac disease and aberrations in central volume status are risk factors for perioperative complications, and should be identified prior to surgery. This study investigated the benefit of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for pre-operative identification of cardiac disease and hypovolemia in ambulatory s...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Stenberg Y,Lindelöf L,Hultin M,Myrberg T

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A recent investigation demonstrated a high incidence of epidural abscess secondary to epidural catheterization and a 50% frequency of neurologic deficits. We studied short- and long-term neurologic outcome in patients operated for spinal epidural abscess after epidural analgesia. METHODS:Nineteen patients w...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Wang LP,Hauerberg J,Schmidt JF

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The haemodynamic effects of vecuronium and pancuronium were studied in 20 healthy patients during diazepam/ketamine anaesthesia. Anaesthesia was induced with glycopyrrolate 3 micrograms/kg, diazepam 0.3 mg/kg and ketamine 1.0 mg/kg as a bolus and 1.0 mg/kg over 10 min. After induction, anaesthesia was maintained with ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Pedersen T,Engbaek J,Ording H,Viby-Mogensen J

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaphylactoid reactions were evoked during intravenous induction of anaesthesia in two patients on three occasions. In the first patient the reaction occurred during the first anaesthetic on propranolol and hydrochlorthiazide medication due to hypertension. Since the major target organ for the anaphylactoid reaction i...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Pontén J,Biber B,Henriksson BA

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable assessment of nursing workload is necessary for the quantitative approach to staffing of intensive care units. The Nursing Care Recording System (NCR11) scores both the nursing contribution to patient care and those related to medical procedures. The purpose of the present work was to compare NCR11 ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Walther SM,Jonasson U,Karlsson S,Nordlund P,Johansson A,Mälstam J,south-Eastern Intensive Care Network Of Sweden.

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The noble gas helium induces cardio- and neuroprotection by pre- and post-conditioning. We investigated the effects of helium pre- and post-conditioning on the brain and heart in a rat resuscitation model. METHODS:After approval by the Animal Care Committee, 96 Wistar rats underwent cardiac arrest for 6 min...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Aehling C,Weber NC,Zuurbier CJ,Preckel B,Galmbacher R,Stefan K,Hollmann MW,Popp E,Knapp J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of venous air embolism are described. One case occurred in a 12-year-old girl operated for ureteroileo-cutaneostomy; the other case occurred in a 44-year-old patient who underwent a hemihepatectomy. The haemodynamic and pulmonary consequences were successfully treated with intravenous papaverine. ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： de Lange JJ,Booij LH,Smelt WL

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic rib fractures are a common condition associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Observational studies have suggested improved outcome in patients receiving continuous epidural analgesia (CEA). The aim of the present systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) was to assess t...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Duch P,Møller MH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcuronium 0.03 mg/kg was studied in a double-blind randomized fashion as a pretreatment before suxamethonium using different time intervals between the administration of the drugs in 78 patients (ASA I-II) undergoing otolaryngological surgery. Alcuronium was given 1, 2 or 3 min before suxamethonium 1.5 mg/kg. The con...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Lindgren L,Klemola UM,Saarnivaara L

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adrenergic beta-receptor blocking drug, alprenolol, was given together with atropine to 15 patients during neurolept analgesia (NLA) in order to prevent adrenaline-induced cardiac arrhythmias. Four patients operated on without adrenergic beta-receptor blockade formed the control group. Three of them developed tach...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Pöntinen PJ

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, microvascular reconstructions are performed with high success rate even in small children. The combination of general anaesthesia and axillary plexus block was used in this prospective study in order to achieve optimal surgical conditions in these challenging operations. Fifteen children under eight years of...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Inberg P,Kassila M,Vilkki S,Tarkkila P,Neuvonen P

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although anesthetics have some cardioprotective properties, these benefits are often counterbalanced by their negative inotropic effects. Xenon, on the other hand, does not influence myocardial contractility. Thus, xenon may be a superior treatment for the maintenance of global hemodynamics, especially durin...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Hein M,Roehl AB,Baumert JH,Bleilevens C,Fischer S,Steendijk P,Rossaint R

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new system for continuous measurement of oxygen uptake was tested. The tidal volumes delivered by the system, the accuracy of the oxygen sensor cell, measurement of the oxygen uptake at different inspired oxygen concentrations, and comparative tests of oxygen uptake using the Fick principle were studied. Judging fro...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Behrendt W,Weiland C,Kalff J,Giani G

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this prospective, randomised, blind study was to compare the evolution of spinal block produced with 50 mg lidocaine 10 mg/ml and 10 mg ropivacaine 5 mg/ml for outpatient knee arthroscopy. METHODS:Thirty outpatients undergoing knee arthroscopy received 50 mg of lidocaine 10 mg/ml (n=15) or 10 mg of ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Fanelli G,Danelli G,Zasa M,Baciarello M,Di Cianni S,Leone S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The heart secretes natriuretic peptides (NPs) in response to myocardial stretch. Measuring NP concentrations is a helpful tool in guiding treatment. It has been suggested that sodium ion and hyperosmolality could affect NP excretion. If this is true, peri-operative NP measurements could be inconsistent when ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Honkonen EL,Järvelä K,Huhtala H,Holm P,Lindgren L

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A questionnaire was sent to the first 371 patients investigated for MH susceptibility at the Danish MH Register, in order to assess sequelae from the muscle biopsy and possible subsequent anaesthetic complications. The purpose was to evaluate both the safety of anaesthetizing MH-susceptible (MHS) patients without the ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Ording H,Hedengran AM,Skovgaard LT

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neostigmine, used for reversal of neuromuscular block, has been implicated in the development of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The use of mivacurium, which does not require neostigmine reversal due to its metabolism by plasma cholinesterase, has made it possible to study the effect of neostigmine...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Løvstad RZ,Thagaard KS,Berner NS,Raeder JC

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Temporary occlusion of blood flow is used during arthroscopic knee surgery in order to provide a bloodless surgical field. The resulting ischaemia-reperfusion causes lipid peroxidation, which contributes to tissue injury. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of low-dose n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) ...

journal_title：Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

authors： Saricaoglu F,Dal D,Salman AE,Atay OA,Doral MN,Salman MA,Kilinç K,Aypar U

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00