Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2001
Clinical Trial[Is measurement of body temperature by infrared tympanic thermometry reproducible?].
To assess the reliability of body temperature estimated by infrared tympanic thermometry. ⋯ These values give an estimation of the technique's accuracy. In our point of view, such a reproducibility is adequate for daily clinical practice. The accuracy of infrared tympanic thermometry with the First Temp Genius seems reasonable for the clinical practice when the temperature is over 37 degrees C.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2001
Case Reports[Acute pulmonary edema from inhalation of the bite-block after anesthesia with a laryngeal mask].
We report a case of acute pulmonary oedema, consecutive to upper airway obstruction due to the inhalation of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) bite block during recovery. The LMA was used for general anaesthesia with the bite-block provided in France. No trouble occurred during LMA insertion and anaesthesia. Symptomatic treatment provided complete resolution within a few days.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2001
[Factors associated with refusal of organ donation in France from 1996 to 1999].
The demand for organ transplantation exceeds organ donation in France and refusal to organ donation remains close to 30%. This study analysed risk factors associated with refusal of organ donation. ⋯ The risk factors described should be taking into account when family's members are approached for donation. They represent the interactions between the history of the donors, harvesting organisation, and sociocultural factors.