European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A comparison of three facemasks used during the induction of general anaesthesia.
A prospective crossover randomized trial was conducted to compare the performance of three commonly used anaesthetic facemasks: a clear plastic 'Anaesthetic Facemask' with pre-inflated air cushion, no inflation valve, and for single use (Intersurgical Limited, Wokingham, UK), a clear plastic 'Air Cushion Mask' with inflatable air cushion and inflation valve, and for single use (Proact Medical Limited, Kettering, UK), and a black antistatic reusable rubber facemask with pre-inflated air cushion, and no inflation valve (Datex Ohmeda Limited, Hatfield, UK). ⋯ This study has shown that the antistatic rubber facemask outperformed the two plastic facemasks during routine induction of general anaesthesia. We hope this will encourage manufacturers to improve disposable facemask design to simulate the antistatic rubber facemask.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Cardiac output measurements in off-pump coronary surgery: comparison between NICO and the Swan-Ganz catheter.
The aim of this prospective study was to compare continuous cardiac output measurements of the non-invasive cardiac output system (NICO) with the pulmonary artery catheter during off-pump coronary bypass surgery. ⋯ During off-pump cardiac surgery, the non-invasive cardiac output reliably measures cardiac output and does it more rapidly than a pulmonary artery catheter and may be more useful in order to detect rapid haemodynamic changes.
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Anaesthesia information management systems, though still not used widely, will inevitably replace handwritten records and may eventually serve as a core for the development of computerized decision support. We investigated staff expectations and the accuracy of data entry in a recently implemented commercially available anaesthesia information management system. ⋯ A commercially available anaesthesia information management system can be easily implemented and used instead of paper charts.
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The haemodynamic effects of acute pulmonary hypertension can be largely attributed to ventricular interdependence during diastole. However, there is evidence that the two ventricles also interact during systole. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of acute pulmonary hypertension on both components of left ventricular systole, i.e. contraction and relaxation, using load-independent indices. ⋯ In the present model, acute pulmonary hypertension impairs left ventricular contractile function and relaxing properties. The present study provides additional evidence that, besides the well-known diastolic ventricular cross talk, systolic ventricular interaction may play a significant role in the haemodynamic consequences of acute pulmonary hypertension.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Propofol-remifentanil-based anaesthesia vs. sevoflurane-fentanyl-based anaesthesia for immediate postoperative ophthalmic evaluation following strabismus surgery.
Following strabismus surgery, immediate postoperative ophthalmic evaluation may be desired. Thus, an anaesthetic technique allowing rapid recovery of ocular motility is required. Saccadic eye movements is a biophysical monitor of ocular motility and may be used to assess recovery from anaesthesia. The aim of this study is to compare the time to the recovery of saccadic eye movements in patients, following one of two anaesthetic techniques: Propofol-remifentanil-based anaesthesia vs. sevoflurane-fentanyl-based anaesthesia. ⋯ Propofol-remifentanil-based anaesthesia may be a useful technique in strabismus surgery when immediate postoperative ophthalmic evaluation is desired. When compared to sevoflurane maintenance of anaesthesia, it allows for a more rapid recovery from anaesthesia as judged by recovery of saccadic eye movements and a decreased incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting.