Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Mar 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Addition of clonidine to 0.5% lidocaine for intravenous locoregional anesthesia].
Evaluate the effect of the addition of clonidine to lidocaine on postoperative pain after intravenous regional anaesthesia. ⋯ The addition of clonidine (150 micrograms) to lidocaine for intravenous regional anaesthesia improved postoperative analgesia but in a limited and short-lasting manner.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the different techniques of percutaneous tracheostomies, their advantages, drawbacks, complications and to compare them to standard surgical tracheostomies. This study will consider only elective (non emergency) bedside procedures in intensive care units. ⋯ Since there has been a great deal of percutaneous tracheostomy in the intensive care units, the incidence of tracheostomy have increased in those services. There is a trend to replace the surgical procedure by the percutaneous one. However, according to the potentially jeopardizing complications, percutaneous tracheostomy should be done by an experienced operator with the help of a continuous endoscopic guidance.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Mar 2001
Comparative Study[Quality assurance program for postoperative pain management: impact of the Consensus Conference of the French Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care].
To assess the impact of a pain management quality assurance program (PQAP) after abdominal surgery. The means used were mainly based on the French Society of anaesthesiology's pain management guidelines. ⋯ The PQAP provided an improvement in efficacy of postoperative pain management in our unit, with the help of the overall ward staff, but without requiring personnel specially qualified.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Mar 2001
Comparative Study[Target controlled infusion (TCI) anesthesia using propofol. Assessment of training and practice in the operating room].
To evaluate overall awareness of TCI and the need for training in the TCI technique. To assess, among trained anaesthetists, the value of the session and the impact of TCI technique on their working practice. ⋯ TCI was perceived to be an innovative concept with a requirement of a specific training. This preliminary appraisal of training sessions was generally satisfactory but underline a need for future training sessions focused on practical aspects.