Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study[About laryngeal mask: Is the lowest price material the better cost-efficacy choice?]
The main goal of this study was to achieve a medico-economic comparison between four disposable laryngeal masks (LM) (LMA-Unique™, Ambu AuraOnce™, I-Gel™ and LMA-Suprême™). ⋯ Despite their better efficiency and safety, the latest generation laryngeal masks are still expensive in spite of a low rate of complication. These results do not take into account very rare and severe complications not met in this study in the limited size; then the economic and medical impact can influence the choice beyond the simple analysis cost-efficiency.
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The recent release of new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) raises the question of the management of intracranial hemorrhage occurring during treatment with these molecules. Dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban have different pharmacological characteristics that physicians need to know to adjust their prescription to each patient. Studies of efficacy and safety prior to the marketing of these molecules showed a decreased risk of intracranial hemorrhage compared with vitamin K antagonists. ⋯ The timing of recovering normal hemostatic capacity is then a determinant factor of prognosis. Studies in animals or healthy volunteers showed a correction of the biological parameters using prothrombin complex concentrates activated or not, without reducing the volume of hematoma. On this basis, proposals have been issued by the french group of interest for perioperative hemostasis (GIHP) for the management of bleeding under NOAC treatment, which include management of intracranial hemorrhage.
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We report the case of a 55-year-old man without significant medical history admitted to the ICU for a progressive paralysis mimicking life-threatening tetanus. Evolution with classical tetanus treatment was negative, with the need for ventilator support and worsening condition being life threatening. ⋯ Intensivists should be aware of this very rare syndrome whose treatment is the opposite of tetanus while presentation is very close. Optimal and treatment could lead to prolonged survival.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Sep 2014
Case Reports[Meningitis to Candida albicans at the adult, use of the new diagnosis methods.]
Candida albicans or non-albicans are a frequent source of infection but seldom displayed in cerebrospinal fluid although responsible of an important number of nosocomial meningitis. Diagnosis is difficult which often delays treatment, which in turn hinders prognostic. This clinical case shows a patient afflicted with a deadly C. albicans meningitis and allows us to focus on new diagnostic tools and advice against this infection.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Sep 2014
Observational Study[Iatrogenic events: A significant cause of admission in intensive care units.]
Identification and analysis of iatrogenic events leading to admission in intensive care units. ⋯ Iatrogenic event is a significant cause of ICU admission, involved in 12% of all the hospitalizations in our unit. It has an impact on the patient's profile (significantly older) and their ICU stay (increased need for transfusion). More than a third of events could be preventable and potentially accessible to corrective actions.