Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica : official journal of the Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Mar 2015
Comparative StudyA comparison of spinal and epidural anesthesia for cesarean section following epidural labor analgesia: A retrospective cohort study.
This study aimed to investigate different types of regional anesthesia for cesarean section (CS) following epidural labor analgesia that could lead to various perioperative and postoperative outcomes. ⋯ For parturients with labor epidural analgesia needing CS, the use of SA led to shorter anesthetic time and lower postoperative pain scores, with lower morphine doses compared with EA. However, the high failure rate with both neuraxial techniques needs to be addressed.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Feb 2015
A randomized trial to compare the Truview picture capture device, C-MAC laryngoscope, and Macintosh laryngoscope in pediatric airway management.
To evaluate and compare the Truview picture capture device (PCD) and C-MAC laryngoscope to the standard Macintosh laryngoscope in pediatric patients. ⋯ The Truview PCD offers the best laryngeal view, although it takes a longer time for intubation. The C-MAC laryngoscope provides similar laryngeal views as the Macintosh blade, and is an excellent teaching aid.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Dec 2014
Comparative StudyCesarean under general or epidural anesthesia: does it differ in terms of regional cerebral oxygenation?
It is aimed to evaluate whether there is a difference in regional cerebral saturation of newborns measured by near infrared spectroscopy born either by general anesthesia or combined spinal epidural anesthesia during elective cesarean deliveries. ⋯ Combined spinal epidural anesthesia, besides other known advantages, had been shown to be superior to general anesthesia as a means of regional cerebral oxygenation of the newborns.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparative study of three methods of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway insertion in children with simulated difficult laryngoscopy using a rigid neck collar.
Combined introducer tool and stylet technique of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) insertion was compared with the conventional digital manipulation and introducer tool technique in children with a rigid neck collar. ⋯ PLMA insertion with combined IT and stylet technique was more frequently successful than the digital or IT technique in pediatric patients without cervical spine motion.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Sep 2014
Case ReportsUsefulness of sugammadex in a patient with Becker muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy.
A 54-year-old patient with Becker muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy under total intravenous anesthesia. Muscle relaxation was induced by rocuronium (0.4 mg/kg body weight) under train-of-four (TOF) ratio monitoring. ⋯ Residual muscle relaxant activity was successfully reversed by sugammadex (2 mg/kg body weight) without any hemodynamic adverse effects (TOF ratio 1.0 at extubation). The clinical and hemodynamic findings suggest that sugammadex can be safely used in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy.