European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Glottic visibility for laryngeal surgery: Tritube vs. microlaryngeal tube: A randomised controlled trial.
Good visibility is essential for successful laryngeal surgery. A Tritube with outer diameter 4.4 mm, combined with flow-controlled ventilation (FCV), enables ventilation by active expiration with a sealed trachea and may improve laryngeal visibility. ⋯ During laryngeal surgery a Tritube improves visibility of the surgical site but not surgical conditions when compared with a MLT 6.0. FCV improves lung aeration and respiratory system compliance compared with VCV.
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The Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety was launched in 2010 by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and the European Board of Anaesthesiology. It is not clear how widely its vision and standards have been adopted. ⋯ Many patient safety practices encouraged by the Declaration are well embedded in many European countries. The data have highlighted areas where there is still room for improvement.
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Observational Study
Thermochromic nail polish as a novel indicator to predict infraclavicular brachial plexus block success: A prospective cohort study.
Skin temperature measurements after peripheral nerve block can be used as an easy and objective method to help predict block success. Thermochromic nail polishes are popular cosmetic products especially among young women. The colour change of nail polish is based on a thermochromic reaction as the temperature changes. ⋯ The current study demonstrates that the colour change in thermochromic nail polish is a valid and reliable indicator for the prediction of block success.