European journal of anaesthesiology
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Letter Case Reports
Xenon anaesthesia in a patient with susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia: A case report.
A case report describing the first-reported, successful and safe use of Xenon-based anesthesia in an MH-susceptible 31 year old male.
The authors conclude that this case, along with previous investigation of Xe in susceptible-swine animal models and in vitro human muscle biopsy testing, show that Xenon is likely safe for use in MH-susceptible individuals.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Dexmedetomidine added to an opioid-based analgesic regimen for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in highly susceptible patients: A prospective, randomised controlled trial.
Dexmedetomidine, an α2 adrenergic receptor agonist, has analgesic, sedative and sympatholytic properties, with a lack of respiratory depression. It is licensed only for intensive care sedation. ⋯ Adding dexmedetomidine to a fentanyl-based PCA drug mixture reduces the frequency and severity of acute postoperative nausea in highly susceptible patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of an anaesthetic patient information video on perioperative anxiety: A prospective randomised study.
Despite growing evidence that an educational anaesthesia video can effectively reduce perioperative anxiety, the ideal medium for addressing perioperative anxiety is unclear. ⋯ Perioperative anxiety was significantly reduced and overall patient satisfaction increased after viewing a preoperative educational anaesthesia video compared with a standard verbal briefing on anaesthesia.
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Letter Case Reports
Falsely reduced bispectral index during light anaesthesia in the elderly.