European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Validation of a model of graded difficulty in Laerdal SimMan: functional comparisons between Macintosh, Truview EVO2, Glidescope Video Laryngoscope and Airtraq.
A randomised, cross-over study was designed to validate a new model of graded difficulty (based on mandibular space reduction) in the Laerdal 'SimMan' mannnequin and to suggest functional comparisons between Macintosh. Glidescope Video Laryngoscope, Truview EVO2 and Airtraq. ⋯ Our study suggests that Glidescope and, to some extent Truview, are functionally similar to Macintosh and suffer from similar limitations in the difficult setting. On the contrary, Airtraq was functionally unique in providing good laryngeal exposure in the difficult setting and without excessive tongue compression.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effect of an intravenous bolus of phenylephrine or ephedrine on skin blood flow during spinal anaesthesia: a randomised, double-blind, controlled study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Training in placement of the left-sided double-lumen tube among non-thoracic anaesthesiologists: intubation model simulator versus computer-based digital video disc, a randomised controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of training with an airway model simulator versus digital video disc (DVD)-based instruction in placement of double-lumen endotracheal (DLT) tubes by anaesthesiologists with limited thoracic experience. ⋯ Both teaching methods had similar outcomes for placement of DLTs by anaesthesiologists with limited thoracic anaesthesia experience. Both groups performed better than individuals in our prior study. Therefore, these methods should be considered when training anaesthesiologists to successfully place DLTs.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
A subhypnotic dose of ketamine reduces pain associated with injection of propofol and rocuronium.
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Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a relatively uncommon cardiomyopathy. The implications of the presence of LVNC in the perioperative period are unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of LVNC on post-operative complications. ⋯ As the awareness and diagnosis of this condition increase, anaesthesiologists will probably care for growing numbers of patients with LVNC. We found that the incidence of post-operative complication in patients with LVNC undergoing a variety of procedures was low and no different from the published complication rates for other patients undergoing similar procedures.