Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Number of Prehospital Defibrillation Shocks and the Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
It has not been determined yet whether the number of defibrillation shocks delivered over the first 30 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) impacts the rate of successful return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ The delivery of four defibrillation shocks in OHCA most related to ROSC. The evaluation of the number of delivered shock during the first 30 min of CPR is a simple tool that can be used for an early decision in OHCA patient.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Efficacy and Safety of Using High-Flow Nasal Oxygenation in Patients Undergoing Rapid Sequence Intubation.
To assess the efficacy and safety of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) therapy in patients undergoing rapid sequence intubation (RSI) for emergency abdominal surgery. ⋯ HFNO is an effective and safe technique for pre-oxygenation in patients undergoing rapid sequence induction of general anaesthesia for emergency surgery.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Association of Low Blood Pressure, Low Bispectral Index and Low Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Anaesthetic during Surgery with Postoperative 30-day Mortality: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The triple low state [low mean arterial pressure, low bispectral index (BIS) and a low minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)] fraction of anaesthetic during surgery) has been a controversial subject of interest in clinical practise. Previous retrospective studies have produced different conclusions on the association between a triple low state and postoperative 30-day mortality. This study was a systematic review of previous studies on the effects of the triple low state on postoperative 30-day mortality and a meta-analysis with a sample size larger than that of previous studies. ⋯ The present study demonstrated that patients exposed to the triple low state exhibit higher 30-day mortality rates than those not exposed to the triple low state.
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Dec 2017
Effect of Cricoid Pressure on Laryngeal View During Macintosh, McGrath MAC X-Blade and GlideScope Video Laryngoscopies.
Cricoid pressure is useful in fasted patients requiring emergency intubation. We compared the effect of cricoid pressure on laryngeal view during Macintosh, McGrath MAC X-Blade and GlideScope video laryngoscopy. ⋯ Although all three devices are useful for normal or difficult intubation, cricoid pressure improved Cormack-Lehane grades of Macintosh and McGrath MAC X-Blade video laryngoscopes but statistically significantly worsened that of the GlideScope video laryngoscope.