European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison between lecture-based approach and case/problem-based learning discussion for teaching pre-anaesthetic assessment.
The case/problem-based learning discussion method was recently introduced into the theory-based training program for residents run by the Catalan Society of Anaesthesiology. This study was designed to assess and compare its effectiveness with that of the lecture-based approach for teaching pre-anaesthetic assessment, applying an objective tool for knowledge evaluation before and after teaching. ⋯ The effectiveness of lecture and case/problem-based learning discussion differed little in terms of improving participants' immediate knowledge of 'pre-anaesthetic assessment'.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of cardiac output measurements between NICO and the pulmonary artery catheter during repeat surgery for total hip replacement.
The aim of this study was to compare cardiac output measurements of the non-invasive cardiac output and the pulmonary artery catheter during repeat surgery for hip replacement. ⋯ The perioperative bias was small and the non-invasive cardiac output slightly underestimated cardiac output intraoperatively compared to the pulmonary artery catheter. The bias was smaller when mean cardiac output was below 3 L min(-1). Core temperature between 34.4 degrees C and 37.6 degrees C had no influence on the differences.
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether brain oxyhaemoglobin-deoxyhaemoglobin coupling was altered by anaesthesia or intubation-induced stress. ⋯ Intubation-related stress increased oxyhaemoglobin related to electroencephalogram and autonomic activation. Stress-induced brain stimulation may be monitored during anaesthesia using frequency domain near-infrared spectroscopy.
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Letter Case Reports
Complete atrioventricular block following etomidate.
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Letter Case Reports
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