abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of colonization and infection by methicillin-resistant in PICU. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study during 2 years for the surveillance of nosocomial infections. SETTING:Four beds Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. PATIENTS:We studied two-hundred patients with duration of hospitalization ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pigna A,Pirazzini M,Grillione G,Gatti M,Corticelli AS

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of two cardiac output measurement methods based on a modified Fick equation, that calculate the O2 consumption (VO2) dividing the CO2 production (VCO2) by a fixed respiratory quotient (RQ). DESIGN:Comparative study. SETTING:One 5 beds general intensive care unit in a 500 beds g...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Corbanese U,Possamai C

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inhaled NO can improve arterial oxygenation in ARDS. We evaluated the incidence and the magnitude of this effect during a short test of NO inhalation. This was performed in 24 consecutive mechanically ventilated patients with ARDS in order to assess the interest of NO for the therapy of hypoxemia in each case...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Olivei M,Palo A,Galbusera C,Mencherini S,Iotti G,Braschi A

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report takes into consideration the complications due to "body packers" cocaine absorption. In particular we report a clinical case in which severe dysrhythmias occurred. We think an early insertion of a pacemaker able to rid ectopic focus by overdriving is essential by comparison with an effective anti-dysrhythm...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Marcovigi P,Leoni S,Calbi G,Valtancoli E,Granata A,Gudenzi P,Casadei C,Ravaglia G

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of prolonged neuromuscular blockade following suxamethonlum in a patient with a normal cholinesterase activity and dibucaine number > or = 75%. In this case a peripheral nerve stimulator and capnography allowed neuromuscular blockade evaluation and fresh frozen plasma infusion led to a norm...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Tritapepe L,Giardini M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of severe visceral leishmaniasis initially misdiagnosed owing to the old age of the patient and the contemporary presence of a carcinoma of the sigmoid. Admitted in ICU for severe post operative cardiorespiratory failure. During ICU stay the patients presented a bilateral pneumothorax and a long QT...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pastorelli M,Salvi G,Vilianis G,Musso G,Mureddu R,Verda F

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein evaluated the analgesic effectiveness of low doses of buprenorphine with or without a primer and the practicality and usefulness of a constant flow disposable infusion set (Infusor Baxter 2 ml/h). Our series consists of 300 patients, seen between January 1992 and December 1993, randomly distributed in three ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Greco R,Piastra M,Iacovacci V,Belcastro F,Forastiere EM,Proietti S,Piastra L

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Study of the increment of isoflurane volume concentration in two rotatory circuits having different capacity during low flow narcosis. DESIGN:Descriptive comparison of different halogenate concentration in circuits connected to two patient groups and evaluation of the significance of the observed differences...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Reverberi C,Orlandi MC

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of 15 children aged from 15 days to 6 years, undergoing surgery on cardiopulmonary by-pass for congenital heart disease have been retrospectively analyzed. Group A received a low-dose aprotinin treatment (30,000 KIU/kg in the priming solution); group C (control group) did not receive any aprotinin. Groups w...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ranucci M,Corno A,Pavesi M,Cirri S,Menicanti L,Frigiola A,Celoria R,Ditta A,Boncilli A,Conti D

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a computer based program of patient clinical data collection: the ARCHIDIA system. The project relies on descriptive analysis of clinical events according to well defined methodological criteria. This allows the formulation of a concise diagnosis which is, at the same time, exhaustive of all esse...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Carugo D,Dei Poli M,Guarino A,Navalesi P,Radrizzani D,Ravizza A,Roveda F,Sicignano A,Vesconi S

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediately following delivery a newborn infant was severely depressed. Because no respiratory effort was made and copious mucus was present, a Cole endotracheal tube was easily inserted into the trachea. Because of a mistaken manoeuvre for fastening the tube, the plastic adapter connection became dislodged from the t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Peduto VA,Toscano A,Loche F

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate efficacy and tolerability of enoximone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, in the treatment of cardiogenic shock. DESIGN:A prospective non randomized, non comparative study. SETTING:A general intensive care unit of a university hospital. PATIENTS:Six patients with cardiogenic shock (cardiac index <...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sicignano A,Bellato V,Riboni A,Vesconi S

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in reducing postoperative pain and patient's hospital discharge is already known. Nevertheless peritoneal gas insufflation required by surgical procedure can modify respiratory homeostasis during general anesthesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of laparos...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Casati A,Salvo I,Calderini E,Valentini G,Carozzo A,Celeste E,Torri G

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the use of an automatic fluid control system, Equaline, during high flux continuous hemofiltration. DESIGN:Prospective descriptive study. SETTING:General intensive care unit in a general hospital. PATIENTS:15 consecutive patients suffering from septic shock, hypercatabolic with acute renal fail...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Sicignano A,De Pietri P,Latis G,Minuto A,Riboni A,Vesconi S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the results of two clinical studies on postoperative pain relief with PCA. In the first clinical study 44 patients, undergoing gynecologic surgery, were assigned at random to two groups. The first was treated by PCA (infusor Baxter) with morphine i.v. (basal bolus 0.05 mg/kg, loading doses 1 mg ever...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Paoletti F,Ciammitti B,Tosti F,Boanelli A,Pasqualucci V

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous thrombolysis is a quite rare event. It's not predictable through a clinical examination of the patient, but there are some markers that are supposed to be diagnostic because of the high percentage of their occurrence in coincidence with spontaneous thrombolysis. The goal of the authors is to describe a cas...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mennini MS,D'Aiutolo V,Cerroni A

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prolonged electrocardiographic QTc interval may be unsafe during general anesthesia; thus successful anesthetic management in patients affected by congenital long QT syndrome include avoidance of any event that increases sympathetic activity and drugs that prolong QT interval. Propofol seems to have less effect on t...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Azzolini M,Ragagni M,Pfaender M,Dallape L,Gasperotti G

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report two clinical cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, treated with contemporaneous use of plasmapheresis and high dose gammaglobulin. An early diagnosis and immediate application of such a therapeutic association, are of paramount importance in order to obtain remission of the neurologic symptomatology wit...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Marino A,Logi G,Roncucci P,Sodini ML,Fornaini F

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their own experience in three cases of paediatric phaeochromocytoma. Before surgery the patients received alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs; two of them also received calcium channels blocking drugs and in one of them was employed a beta-adrenergic blocking drug too. Before surgery the patients receiv...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Furino A,Barbone G

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review the advantages and disadvantages of general and regional anesthesia in bad clinical conditions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Blended Anesthesia (association of general anesthesia with a regional technique) in 25 patients belonging to ASA classes II-III-IV, undergoing sur...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Lo Presti C,Vitalone V,Fusco G,Assisi P

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors compared the efficacy of ketorolac trometamin (30 mg i.m. every 6 hours) and buprenorphine (0.3 mg i.m. every 12 hours) in the treatment of pain following cholecystectomy. Ketorolac was found to be equally efficacious in comparison to buprenorphine and caused fewer side effects. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Crimi G,Fusto A,Asaro L,Bentivegna S,Castiglione G,Pappalardo G

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we compared the efficacy of a reduced dose of medium term neuromuscular blocking agents atracurium (0.20 mg/kg) and vecuronium (0.04 mg/kg) in short-term (8-10 min) pediatric surgery. Eighty-four children (ASA I and II) undergoing adenotonsillectomy were selected for this study. Their average age was 56 ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Frediani M,Capanna M,Casini L,Lorenzetti MG,Bianchini G,Pacini P

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing a computer program to simulate the uptake, distribution, and elimination of inhalational anesthetics allow the anesthesiologist to address specific problems, but intense skills are required to translate the involved process first into a set of mathematical equations and then into a satisfactory computer pro...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Maione M,Fabbrini GP,Grassi P,Mazzi C,Farnesi C

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TOSS, together with severity of illness (SAPS) and intensity of processes (TISS), has been determined in 941 patients on the 9th day of ICU stay, to ascertain the validity of TOSS in the calculation of the nurse/patient ratio, not only at the time of admission to ICU but also during the stay. The mean values of all in...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors：

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tonomitor NG tube was positioned in the stomach of 11 critical ill patients during their stay in ICU and 48 measurements of intramucosal pH (pHi) have been performed. In 7 patients haemodynamic measurement were performed in concomitance with each pHi measure. The Authors looked for statistical relations between pHi an...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Pappagallo S,Romagnoli P,Tulli G

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors report a case of coccygodynia following a car accident and describe the therapeutic approach used. In view of the clinical characteristics of pain and the limited quality and duration of benefits, it was proposed to insert an epidural neurostimulation electrode in an attempt to normalise the threshold of n...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Poggi A,Fanchini P,Fara B

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various aspects of the critically ill patient sharing pain, physical distress, anxiety, environmental components, predispose him to develop some sleep disorders (SD). We studied 20 conscious patients, age 16-80 (mean 48.15 SD of mean +/- 25), undergoing ICU mean 14.3 days (SD of mean +/- 7.5), to evaluate SD rate and ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bardellini S,Servadio G,Chiarello M,Chiarello E

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in its most severe form ranging from disorders of consciousness to coma is now reported relatively frequently in intensive care journals. Having observed such a case in the intensive care ward of their hospital, the Authors investigate the possibility of differential diagnosis betw...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Musto P,Vinay P,Coalda M,Bono D,Vai G

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is a review of present knowledge of the hormonal and metabolic responses to trauma and surgery. The factors which may mediate the responses are discussed and the potential value of different therapeutic manipulations are reviewed. The accelerated breakdown of muscle following significant injury is the mos...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Ronzoni G,Carli F

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to avoid complications such as pneumothorax or subarachnoid injection, the paper proposes a new approach to brachial plexus using a supraclavear route based on the pulse of the subclavian artery and 7th cervical vertebra. Complications are unlikely using this route. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Alemanno F

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A size 3 laryngeal mask was used in 20 patients who underwent elective general surgery. It consists of a silicon tube attached to mask which must be inserted into the hypopharynx and then inflated. No curarisation nor laryngoscopy is needed. Operations were performed in assisted or spontaneous ventilation, with good a...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Festa M,Ballaris MA,Cerutti E,Morolli G

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of use of propofol in the anesthetists' pharmacopoeia has reinvigorated the research for a totally intravenous anaesthesia, for which the Authors propose a diagram. However, in experience related to the supplementary use of N2O, in virtue of its analgesic power, demonstrates yet another utility, permi...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Taddia G,Affuso A,Navi A,Orlandi C,Pompei F,Damanzo A

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper the Authors describe the anesthetic techniques used for abdominal surgery in a 19 year-old woman with "central-core disease". This uncommon congenital neuromuscular disorder is frequently related to malignant hyperthermia syndrome. Total intravenous anesthesia with the association propofol-fentanyl was w...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Rivolta M,Riedo R,Ostaldo M,Fontana G,Motta F

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is currently no anesthesiological technique which enables volume, cerebral blood flow and spinal fluid pressure to be kept constant. The aim of the present study was to compare two techniques of anesthesia in patients with cerebral tumours: one of a balanced type (AB) and the other of a continuous ev type (AEC) ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Mazzitelli MR,Morace E,Sofra M,Aloe L,Moricca P,Margiotta L,Imperatori G

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report our experience on 19 cases of discitis developed after operations for herniated lumbar disc. Because of the negativity of the neuroradiological studies in the acute stage, the recognition of the typical syndrome (severe back pain, spasm of the paravertebral lumbar muscles, limited spinal motility, f...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Natale M,Lama M,D'Avanzo R,Squillante D,Cioffi FA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral edema complicates many neurosurgical conditions, such as head injuries, neoplasms and infections, and is the direct result of operative trauma. The recognition and the treatment of brain edema are of great practical importance, particularly in those conditions leading to brain herniations and/or intracranial ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Tommasino C

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vecuronium bromide was employed in 26 pediatric patients; 18 received vecuronium infusion and 11 intermittent bolus administration. The aim of the study was to evaluate the pharmacodynamics of the drug, the lack of cumulative properties, the best infusion rate, the possible advantage of the infusion technique. Neuromu...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Barbone G,Longo G,Bruno F

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthesia with atracurium, fentanyl, and continuous intravenous infusion of propofol in two myasthenic patients is described. There were no intra and postoperative problems and operative conditions were considered excellent. This technique offers a safe alternative to inhalational anaesthesia for patients with myast...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： De Grazia R,Belluco A,Chiarini L,Nani R

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This controlled study considers the effect of ranitidine, both alone and in association with metoclopramide, on the acidity and volume of the gastric content of 75 patients requiring caesarean section. Ranitidine, when used alone (50 mg intravenously 30-60 minutes before the operation) significantly reduced (p less th...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Bifarini G,Favetta P,Ciammiti B,Cirulli P,Del Sindaco F,Pasqualucci A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors have controlled the validity of VQI to quantify pulmonary shunt (Qs/Qt). The survey involved (group A) patients who had undergone major surgery and (group B) patients hospitalized in ICU for cardiorespiratory failure. Four subgroups were identified in both the groups according to different values of SaO2. ...

journal_title：Minerva anestesiologica

authors： Donati A,Orsetti G,Bini G,Luzi A,Valente M,Giovannini C,De Ritis GC,Pietropaoli P

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00