abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the parameters for mechanical respiration in pediatric patients undergoing controlled ventilation with a laryngeal mask (LM) and an uncuffed orotracheal tube. METHODS:The study examined 100 ASA 1 patients undergoing general anesthesia with myoresolution and mechani...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Tartari S,Poole D,Bocchi A,Sgarbi A,Alvisi R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology, diagnosis, pathology and treatment of rhabdomyolysis due to intraoperative malpositioning and the medico-legal implications of physicians involved in the surgical treatment and anesthesia of the patient are described. According to the Italian law, the anesthesiologist is the only physician of the surgery...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ronchi E,Macrì L,Schillaci DR,Tommasino C

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of this study is the comparison between the use of bupivacaine alone and a mixture of bupivacaine, mepivacaine and hyaluronidase in both retrobulbar and peribulbar blockades for eye surgery. Three hundred ninety-nine consecutive adult patients scheduled for cataract surgery with regional anaesthesia ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Costa P,Papurel Begin G,Coaloa M,Villa C,Ravera E,Hellmann F,Di Giovanni M,Bono D

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, the level and the variation of a number of hormone and metabolic parameters during brain death treatment in potential organ donors have been monitored. METHODS:Thirty-nine consecutive brain-dead patients were enrolled in 3 Intensive Care Units of Regional Hospitals of the North of Italy. All ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gravame V,Porretti L,Cardillo M,Marchesi G,Rizzi M,Sacchi C,Candiani A,Chiaranda M,Gualandris L,Taioli E,Scalamogna M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a patient suffering from central sleep apnea (CSA) who underwent neurosurgery for ventriculo-peritoneal derivation under general anesthesia. Given the risk of postoperative hypoventilation in CSA, intraoperative anesthesia was induced using remifentanyl, an opiate with a plasma half-life...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gallo F,Baratto F,Munari M,Volpin SM,Facco E

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pulmonary edema secondary to dislocation of laryngeal mask during awakening from anesthesia is described. The complication has been ascribed to physiopathological changes of the alveolo-capillary membrane caused by inspiratory efforts secondary to dislocation of laryngeal mask during awakening from anesthesi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Buttiglieri A,Di Ciero G,Verdecchia C,Gambino A,Fagiano G

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a condition at high risk for the patients to develop organ(s) or system dysfunction/failure and represent a very limiting process for survival. Researchers and clinicians proposed standardization of terminology for sepsis and related problems to improve communication and to evaluate the efficacy of preventiv...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Gullo A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain injury occurs with a range of severity: even less severe cases should be carefully observed since they may deteriorate. By definition severe head injury has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8 or less; comatose patients are defined as cases who do not obey commands, do not open their eyes and do not speak. Very ofte...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Stocchetti N,Longhi L,Magnoni S,Rossi S,Rotelli S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regional anaesthesia is useful in day surgery when properly applied. Most commonly used techniques are IVRA, axillary block, local/infiltration plus monitored anaesthesia care. Spinal anaesthesia is also frequently used in DS. Depending on the technique used RA may fasten or prolong discharge when compared to general ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Korttila K

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen to 30% of patients develop acute renal failure (ARF) following rhabdomyolysis and rhabdomyolysis accounts for 5 to 9% of all ARF. Experimental studies revealed two critical factors that predispose to myoglobinuric ARF: hypovolemia/dehydration and aciduria. At the nephron level, three basic mechanisms underlie ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Guglielminotti J,Guidet B

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 10 consecutive, sedated and paralyzed patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The entire study lasted 4 hours, divided in 3 periods: 2 hours of recommended ventilation [lung protective strategy, LPS, i.e., ventilation with low tidal volume (< 8 mL/kg), limiting the plateau at 35 cm H2O, to...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pelosi P,Bottino N,Panigada M,Eccher G,Gattinoni L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For several years now, the need for improving healthcare quality has determined the adoption of a businesslike philosophy in American hospitals, through quality control and improvement systems. In Italy, the introduction of this business concept in public healthcare is recent, while quality assurance is still widely i...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Varrassi G,Mariangeli F,Facchetti G

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To verify, in dissection adenotonsillectomy (AT) performed in Rose position under general anaesthesia with oro-tracheal intubation, the following: 1) the ability of tramadol to produce an effective intra- and postoperative analgesia without any considerable side effects or interferences with the normal post-surgica...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Macarone Palmieri A,Meglio M,Testa D,Salafia M,Iasiello A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Weaning from mechanical ventilation is often possible in the most of patients, even if sometimes it is very difficult. For example, 25-53% of COPD patients cannot be weaned. The different modalities used do not justify this. The aim of the study was the evaluation of a further weaning trial in tracheotomized ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rubini F,Zanotti E,Brigada P,Nava S

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of severe accidental hypothermia (core temperature 20 degrees C) in an elderly woman successfully treated by warmed lavage of peritoneal cavity is reported. The various available rewarming techniques and some observations about the differential diagnosis between the severe hypothermic patient with cardiac arres...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Visetti E,Pastorelli M,Bruno M

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new pulmonary artery catheter and monitor for continuous cardiac output measurement (CCO), based on thermodilution principle, has been recently developed. Aim of our study was to evaluate the new system by comparing data obtained with the CCO with the standard bolus thermodilution method (TD). METHODS:Nin...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Leone D,Servillo G,De Robertis E,Rossano F,Tufano R

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combined epidural/general anaesthesia might theoretically emphasise the cardiovascular effects of epidural block alone. The goal of the present investigation was to evaluate the incidence of both hypotension and bradycardia during integrated epidural/general anaesthesia in a multicentric, observational study...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Fanelli G,Casati A,Berti M,Rossignoli L

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) has been used as pulmonary vasodilator without any effect on systemic hemodynamics. iNO has been also used in cardiac and thoracic surgery, involving lung transplantation. In this case report a patient, 41 years old female, affected by bronchiectasis, underwent bilateral sequential ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Della Rocca G,Pugliese F,Antonini M,Coccia C,Pompei L,Venuta F,Rendina EA,Ricci C

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A correct assessment of arterial pressure state during SAH is one of most critical issue in neurologic intensive care. It is important to evaluate two different clinical conditions: a) during SAH when the aneurysm is open, b) after aneurysmal clipping or embolization. The authors propose pressure parameters appropriat...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Vivo P,Ciritella P,Del Gaudio A

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A qualified nursing care is mandatory in patients after SAH. Clinical and instrumental monitoring are basilar to assure the rapid control of dangerous ICP or CPP changes and of epileptic crisis. Prophylaxis of infections is greatly minimized when coherent treatments are applied to any invasive devices, patient body, p...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Bellis P,Traverso F,Zattoni PL

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with strong suspicion of SAH, CT is the initial diagnostic procedure of choice. A lumbar puncture (LP) should be done if a CT is not available. If the patient has no focal deficit or papilloedema there is a little risk in LP. When a CT is negative there can be indication to do a LP: small leaks can be over...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Schisano G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is currently the treatment of choice for acutely ruptured aneurysms, representing an efficient option both in the short and long term. We believe that the endovascular option may be of help in high surgical-risk cases. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Boccardi E,Branca V,Valvassori L,Scialfa G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The analysis of the arterial pulse contour obtained by means of a non-invasive device (Finapres) seems to be an ideal method to measure cardiac output (CO). An individual calibration factor (Z) dimensionally equal to aortic impedence is the necessary pre-requisite to calculate CO by pulse contour analysis. T...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Girardis M,Antonutto G,Vecellio A,Dal Pos L,Pasetto A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preoperative evaluation of the enzymatic level concerning the functioning of the neuromuscular system, is of particular importance. The diseases of these regions may lead to Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) in the course of general anaesthesia. The authors illustrate the case of a young asymptomatic patient with consta...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Perugini M,Montironi C,Rocchi S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To set up an index for the evaluation of type of interventions and procedures applied a prerequisite for the evaluation of appropriateness of ICU's activity. DESIGN:Observation prospective study. PATIENTS:2507 patients out of the 5030 enrolled in the cohort study. MEASUREMENTS:A cross-sectional assessment ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rotelli S,Iapichino G,Colombo A,Apolone G,Brazzi L,Calappi E,Leonetti C

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System (TISS), length of ICU stay and severity of illness. DESIGN:Prospective study lasting 1 year. SETTING:Two 4-bed surgical-medical ICU. PATIENTS:All consecutively ICU admitted patients. METHODS:Every day TISS of each patient duri...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Capuzzo M,Pavoni V,Paparella L,Facchini L,Poole D,Alvisi R,Gritti G

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) via nasal mask is well known to be effective in the treatment of acute respiratory failure (ARF) secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A case of ARF with hypercapnic coma due to exacerbation of COPD is described. Six hours of conservative therapy wi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Scala R,Archinucci I,Naldi M,Donato Alessi S,Fabianelli F,Coniglio G,Guadagni G,Rossi M

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anaesthetic technique chosen for a laparohysterectomy in a woman affected by Apert's acrocephalosyndactilia is described. Difficulties in performing tracheal intubation were overcome by mean of loco-regional anesthesia (LRA). In order to minimize the anaesthetic risk, a standardised preoperative evaluation and ass...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ciceri G,Arosio G,Brunatti M,Fontana G,Riedo R,Vesconi S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cerebral blood flow parameters assessed by transcranial Doppler during aortic cross-clamping and unclamping in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy. METHODS:Invasive intraoperative monitoring of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and PaCO2, and right middle cerebral artery (RMCA) mon...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pittella G,Benanti CF,Palombo C,Kozàkovà M,Distante A,Giunta F

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess and record the response to continuous infusion of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor enoximone during weaning from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and to verify the possibility of success with this indication in pediatric patients. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Pediatric cardiac surgery in...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bevilacqua S,Del Sarto P,Tommasini G,Moschetti R,Scebba L,Murzi B,Genovesi M,Nicolini A,Santoli F

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:Thromboembolic disease can, in a large number of cases, be prevented in patients undergoing major surgery by using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). These molecules extracted from standard heparin using a variety of cleavage methods possess different physical and chemical characteristics. The a...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mabilia MA,Minicucci S,Pettiti G,Tamponi G,Bogli F

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a woman of 27 affected by the Prader-Willi syndrome who underwent general anaesthesia for dental surgery is reported. The patient presented severe mental retardation, small stature, moderate muscular hypotonia, hyperphagia, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. Premedication consisted of diazepam and atropine; a...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Cavaliere F,Cormaci S,Cormaci M,Alberti A,Colabucci F

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:About 80% of nosocomial infections are caused by aerobic bacteria. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium pertaining to the Pseudomonadaceae family. P. aeruginosa is responsible for 6-22% of all hospital infections. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the efficacy of both hyperbaric oxygen-therapy (H...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Marmo M,Contaldi G,Luongo C,Imperatore F,Tufano MA,Catalanotti P,Baroni A,Mangoni G,Stefano S,Rossi F

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review experience with anaesthetic management in patients undergoing a left ventricular assist system (LVAS) Novacor implant as a bridge to cardiac transplantation. DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study. SETTING:Cardiothoracic operating room in a university hospital. PATIENTS:Nine, aged 37-62 years, suff...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Domenegati E,Ceriana P,Chiaudani MG,Pagani F

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of the modified Harris-Benedict formula predicting Energy Expenditure (EE) in pressure support ventilated, critically ill patient. SETTING:The intensive care unit (ICU) of a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Fiftyfive patients admitted to ICU for acute respiratory failure, requiring mec...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Casati A,Colombo S,Leggieri C,Muttini S,Capocasa T,Gallioli G

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:109 patients who suffered from an episode of acute respiratory failure, necessitated mechanical ventilation (MV) in a general Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and admitted to our Respiratory Intermediate Intensive Unit (RIIU), were retrospectively evaluated for outcome and weaning success. The patients, 69 +/- 9 years old, p...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Vitacca M,Clini E,Porta R,Sereni D,Ambrosino N

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM. To evaluate the validity of general anesthesia using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in pediatrics in a series of 163 patients. MONITORING. ETCO2 and SpO2 were evaluated five minutes after the insertion of LMA and then at five minute intervals. SpO2 was evaluated every two minutes after the removal of LMA. Use of...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Piana R,Bruno G,Meo MT,Tamanti P,Zuccaro G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced glutathione (GSH) an antioxidant used for i.v. or i.m. administrations, prepared as powder to be diluted in distilled water just before injection (Tationil 600), could lose its antioxidant properties when added to various infusions currently utilized in anesthesia and reanimation. AIM OF THE WORK:Ev...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mangiameli S,Calabrese V,Cantarella G,Milazzo G,Nicolosi D,Rizza V

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaesthesia drugs cause the cutaneous vasodilatation that produces core temperature lowering at the beginning of general anaesthesia; when the thermal threshold for vasoconstriction is reached the cutaneous heat losses are decreased. Furthermore, the soda lime begins to produce water and heat after 40 minute...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Di Filippo A,Minoni C,Bonetti L,Rizzo L,Novelli GP

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients undergoing cardiac surgery suffering from coronary artery disease and valvular incompetence or stenosis, were randomly divided into two groups of 25 patients to compare the plasmapheresis effects on bleeding, transfusion requirements, economicity and paramedical staff compliance versus intraoperative au...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sonzogni V,Bellavita P,Aceti M,Cossolini M,Lorini L

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00