Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 1999
Comparative Study[A scale of perioperative satisfaction for anesthesia. II--Preliminary results].
To assess the patient's experience of anaesthesia in the early postoperative period, with a self-completed questionnaire (Evan). ⋯ The Evan questionnaire is a valuable tool for assessing the patient's opinion on the perioperative period. Further studies are required to extend its use to other fields, as ambulatory surgery.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 1999
[Anesthesia consultation in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. A survey of patient and physician satisfaction].
To assess the quality of the preadmission anaesthetic consultation prior to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery with a satisfaction inquiry. ⋯ This inquiry showed that the preadmission anaesthesia consultation was considered as benefitful by patients and anaesthetists. However the participation of patients in this study was poor. Subsequently to the inquiry information forms have been produced and handed to the patient prior to the consultation.
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Authors report a case of sub-mental approach for endotracheal intubation in maxillo-facial surgery. This unusual technique was simple to perform and remained uncomplicated.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Oct 1999
Case Reports[Tracheal rupture initially masked by accidental bronchial intubation].
We report a case of tracheal rupture complicating a blunt chest trauma. As the endotracheal tube had been inadvertently inserted into the right bronchus, tracheal rupture was only suspected when increasingly severe subcutaneous emphysema occurred after mobilization of the tube. Bronchoscopy confirmed the diagnosis. ⋯ Tracheal rupture is an uncommon lesion. All physical and radiological symptoms provide useful diagnostic orientation. In the patient of our case report, inadvertent bronchial intubation made artificial ventilation possible and probably prevented lethal outcome.