abstract：AIM:Little information is available on efficacy and safety of the new supraglottic device, PA(Xpress), in anesthetized patients. The aim of this prospective observational study was to evaluate the use of this new supraglottic device in clinical practice. METHODS:Ninety-one patients (mean age: 45+/-11 years) undergoing...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mondello E,Casati A,Italian PAXpress Group.

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied haemostatic parameter and Antithrombin III (ATIII) level in 50 consecutive admissions for severe burns between 1990 to1994 to the Centro Grandi Ustionati Ospedale S. Eugenio, Rome. The criteria for inclusion in the study were age <16 years and the presence of major burns (extent of the burns >30 and second ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Del Principe D

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postanaesthetic shivering is one of the leading causes of discomfort for patients recovering from general anesthesia. During EMG records, the distinguishing factor from shivering in fully awake patients is the existence of clonus similar to that recorded in patients with spinal cord transection. They coexist with the ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Alfonsi P

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even moderate temperature elevations soon acute cerebral damage may markedly worsen initial brain injury. These effects may justify aggressive antipyretic treatment in neurosurgical intensive care unit (NICU). On the basis of a literature survey, it is observed that fever is extraordinarily common in the neurosurgical...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cormio M,Citerio G,Portella G,Patruno A,Pesenti A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of tissue hypoxia and its correction is one of the aim of the hemodynamic monitoring. Classical hemodynamic variable often fail to achieve this goal. Lactate measurements may be a good indicator of tissue hypoxia. Selected review of the articles on lactate in critically ill patients. Tissue hypoxia is as...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Backer D

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The authors have evaluated remifentanil for intraoperative analgesia in endonasal endoscopic surgery for pituitary lesions. METHODS: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN:a perspective, randomized and comparative study between remifentanil and fentanyl for intraoperative analgesia was performed in an operating room of the neurosur...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gargiulo G,Cafiero T,Frangiosa A,Burrelli R,Cortesano P,Cappabianca P,Cavallo LM,Esposito F

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Awareness during anesthesia (AGA) is known as an intraoperative incident which could lead to a series of untoward effects, among them symptoms compatible with the posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSS). Incidence of AGA ranges between 0.1% and 0.7%, most of the reports indicating a 0.2% rate of all general anesthesias. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gurman GM,Weksler N,Schily M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anesthetic management of a 58 year-old-male suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis associated with a previous experience of altered dose-response relationship to muscle relaxants is reported. He underwent a gastroendoscopic surgical procedure. After intravenous atropine, remifentanil 3.0 microg kg(-1) was in...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cafiero T,Burrelli R,Gargiulo G,Mastronardi P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A short hospital stay is nowadays desirable and affordable for a wide range of surgical pathology, respecting safety of care and home discharge. In the present study, the Authors investigated the use of TIVA with propofol/remifentanil during microsurgical vertebral disc resection to maintain a controlled vas...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chillemi S,Sinardi D,Marino A,Mantarro G,Campisi R

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral premedication is common practice in paediatric anaesthesia. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of premedication using oral ketamine, with midazolam. METHODS:Clinical randomized and blind-study on 120 patients, aged between 2 and 6 years, listed for minor surgery. Patients were divided in t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Astuto M,Disma N,Crimi E

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "bone cement implantation syndrome" is a rare but severe complication observed especially during the insertion of cemented prostheses in hip and knee replacement surgery. Several mechanisms are involved: effects of methylmethacrilate, embolism of fat, air and bone marrow, and release of tissue thrombopla...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Dambrosio M,Tullo L,Moretti B,Patella V,Simone C,Calò MN,Dalfino L,Cinnella G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary gas exchange is regularly impaired during general anaesthesia with mechanical ventilation. This results in decreased oxygenation of blood. Major causes are collapse of lung tissue (atelectasis) and airway closure. Collapsed lung tissue is present in 90% of all subjects, both during spontaneous breathing and ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Hedenstierna G

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the results of treatment of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with extracorporeal life support (ECLS), minimal sedation and low pressure supported ventilation in adults. METHODS: DESIGN AND SETTING:observational study in a tertiary referral center, Intensive Care Unit, Astrid Li...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Frenckner B,Palmér P,Lindén V

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulse-oximeter is described as the most important technological proceeding for monitoring the patients' safety during anesthesia, after surgery and in emergency. This opinion was widely confirmed in the 1990s when pulse-oximeter has been definitively introduced in the standard for base monitoring in the OR and has bee...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Iacobelli L,Lucchini A,Asnaghi E,Nesci M

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 15 years, there have been dramatic changes in the management of blunt hepatic trauma, specifically in the imaging techniques, and in the non-operative management. Actually, in more than 80% of blunt hepatic trauma, non operative management is used. In the last 20% the surgical option has to be taken with...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Létoublon C,Arvieux C

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, efforts have been undertaken to investigate the effects of thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP) in patients suffering from massive pulmonary embolism or acute myocardial infarction. In up to 70% of patients with cardiac arrest, one of these two diseases is the underlying cause of deteriora...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Snyder-Ramos SA,Motsch J,Martin E,Böttiger BW

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors briefly discuss the advantages and limits of sedation in critically ill patients. They also focus the importance of an individualized sedative approach which provides pain relief and modulates stress response, allowing patients to be easily arousable and cooperative as necessary. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Conti G,Mercurio G,Iacobone E,Auricchio D,Liberati Q

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on available data, there is no definite clinical research describing option, timing and effects of assisted as opposed to controlled ventilation to successfully treat acute severely brain-injured patients. This study demonstrates pressure support ventilation as a possible alternative to controlled vent...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cormio M,Portella G,Spreafico E,Mazza L,Pesenti A,Citerio G

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this paper is to present a procedure aimed at raising the flow rate in the vena cava. To this purpose some fluid is injected at high speed in the vessel, accelerating the flow and dragging the stagnating flow upstream the catheter. In order to raise the efficiency of the system and to avoid damage to heart valv...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Banetta L,Santini E,Banetta S

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA) is a very useful device for difficult airway management. The use of this device has not yet been studied in otorhinolaryngology surgery. The case of a 52-year-old man, weighing 104 kg, anesthetized for microlaryngoscopy due to aphonia occurred 6 months before, is reported. Tradi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bianchin A,Polo M,Cavarzerani C

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effort to decrease hospital stays and to increase operating room efficacy has become an important consideration in the practice of anesthesia. METHODS:Fifty-three patients who underwent shoulder rotator cuff repair in the sitting position were divided into four groups according to the anesthesia techniq...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Chelly JE,Greger J,Al Samsam T,Gebhard R,Masson M,Matuszczak M,Sciard D

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Published studies, including abstracts, has been reviewed and summarized. RESULTS:Studies in sheep have demonstrated no significant differences in pharmacokinetic and placental transfer of levobuvacaine when compared with bupivacaine. Clinical studies on cesarean section confirmed similar performance between t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Capogna G,Celleno D,Camorcia M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Define pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy in case of spinal bleeding after central neural blockade (CNB). METHODS:Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) following CNB may occur due to vascular trauma from needle/catheter placement and can occur in subdural and epidural spaces. Epidural artery bleeding se...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Nolli M,Crispino M,Nicosia F,Borghi B,Montone N

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multimodal, rehabilitative, fast discharge approach to abdominal aortic surgery is analyzed. The approach was developed in two phases during the years 1997-2000: in the first phase (1997) patients had thoracic epidural anesthesia plus TIVA and analgesia. They had improvement of the classical surrogate outcomes and a...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Albani A,Renghi A,Gramaglia L,Pascu M,Brustia P,Montone N

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that the organizational model of day surgery, concerning surgical problems defined by the literature as minor, has the aim of optimising the use of hospital resources and facilitating patients and their families, from a psychological and social point of view, by reducing hospitalisation time and the a...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rolli M,Rodler M,Petropulacos K,Baldi R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to evaluate the effects of adding 1 microg/kg clonidine to 20 ml of ropivacaine 0.75% for axillary brachial plexus anesthesia. METHODS:With Ethical Committee approval and written consent, 30 ASA physical status I-II in-patients, undergoing uppe...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Casati A,Magistris L,Beccaria P,Cappelleri G,Aldegheri G,Fanelli G

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) lead to functional obstruction of airways, identified by increased inspiratory and expiratory resistances. Increased expiratory resistances cause, in turn, a reduction in expiratory flow. The analysis of flow-volume loops shows that, as the disease progresses, t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mergoni M,Rossi A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrinopathy. Diabetic patients undergoing surgery have to be carefully evaluated in order to lower the risk of perioperative complications. The author reviews the possible pathological involvement of target organs, focusing on cardiovascular pathology, neuropathy, nephropathy, respirat...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Scherpereel P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data concerning antibiotic therapy in italian ICUs are presented. These data were not directly measured: they have been derived from a previous study on costs of intensive care treatments. 78% of 1065 patients received antibiotic therapy. Empirical therapy was started in 82% of septic patients. 93% of septic patients ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Malacarne P,Rossi C

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prehospital care is a fundamental element for the patient's outcome, in the field of medical and surgical emergencies. There are different strategies about it, defined "scoop and run" and "stay and play". The choice among the different strategies, in our opinion, must be well-suited to the underlying pathophysiology o...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Dambrosio M,Pignataro C,Tullo L

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cost reduction is an important issue in medicine today, especially when considering ICUs, since they account for a large percentage of all hospital expenditure. Through a retrospective analysis of the data regarding the expenses incurred during the years 1996-97, we have been able to evaluate the total costs...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Piacentino V,La Grua M,Peruzzi E,Lavacchi L,Barontini L,Giani S,Paolini P

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Known for two centuries, positive pressure non invasive mechanical ventilation (VMNPP) has been widely applied in acute respiratory failure (IRA) only in the last ten years. The fact that VMNPP is able to improve gas exchange by avoiding endotracheal intubation and its complications is the most attractive aspect in bo...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Scala R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The characteristics of sevoflurane make it able to be used without N2O avoiding its undesirable effects to this associates. The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical characteristics of sevoflurane anesthesia "N2O free" in comparison to sevoflurane anesthesia with N2O. METHODS:920 patient undergoing e...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rocca G,Montecchi C,Baisi F,Monaco S,Romboli D,Gasparetto A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide about 1 in 1000 adults every year has a sudden cardiac arrest in out-of-hospital. That means 350,000-400,000 persons in the USA alone, 60,000 persons in Italy. Over 70% of times sudden cardiac arrest occurs at home, the remaining 30% in public settings. The chain of survival concept emphasizes four links ass...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gullo A,Sallusti R,Trillò G

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic trauma frequently involve damage to the cardiac structures and in the worst cases, the progressive degeneration and necrosis of the damaged tissue lead to cardiac rupture. The high mortality resulting from cardiac tamponade requires the prompt execution of diagnostic tests to provide as much useful informatio...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Siniscalchi A,Barbieri A,De Pietri L,Rossi R

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selection of opioid drugs for anesthesia is often based on empirical judgment such as the selection of opioids with rapid elimination half-life for short surgical procedures (e.g. alfentanil), while opioids with longer elimination half-life (e.g. fentanyl, sufentanil) are used for longer procedures. A better insig...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Camu F

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This year, the US Institute of Medicine has estimated that medical errors kill up to 98,000 Americans each year,1 a problem surpassing automobile fatalities. For patients on the medical ward, drug therapy is the primary intervention they are receiving yet medication errors occur in as many as 4% of inpatients.2 Althou...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Subramanian S,Kellum JA

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyze the physiological basis, technical aspects and clinical usefulness of several methods for pressure-volume curves determinations in mechanically ventilatory, acute respiratory failure patients. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Servillo G,Coppola M,Blasi F,Tufano R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To test validity, safety, costs and healing-outcome of surgical minitracheotomy after cannula removing. METHODS: DESIGN:Opened, perspective. Site: Polyvalent ICU. PATIENTS:40 patients underwent surgical minitracheotomy, in a year. Traditional surgical technique was adopted. Minitracheotomy was performed b...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Leonelli V,Guasti G,Barbieri A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to investigate whether or not sevoflurane at different concentrations influenced the ED(effective dose) 50, 90 and 95 of cisatracurium and whether there is any relationship with age. METHODS:Individual dose response curves for cisatracurium were constructed in 80 consecutive patient...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Melloni C,Antolini F

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00