European journal of anaesthesiology
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The aim of the study was to report our experience concerning the effectiveness, complications and safety of spinal anaesthesia, and to determine whether spinal anaesthesia was effective in full-term infants undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ Spinal anaesthesia is an effective choice in inguinal hernia repair for full-term infants aged < 1 month, providing excellent and reliable surgical conditions. However, this technique is not as useful for infants aged between 1 and 6 months.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effect of hypotensive anaesthesia on cognitive functions and recovery at endoscopic sinus surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The ProSeal laryngeal mask airway and the laryngeal tube Suction for ventilation in gynaecological patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway (PLMA) and Laryngeal Tube Suction (LTS), supraglottic airway devices allowing gastric drainage, were compared in this prospective, randomized study for airway management under conditions with elevated intra-abdominal pressure induced by capnoperitoneum. ⋯ Both devices provide a secure airway even under conditions of elevated intra-abdominal pressure. In this pilot study, no differences concerning handling or quality of airway seal were detected between PLMA and LTS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Influence of posture on the incidence of vein cannulation during epidural catheter placement.
Epidural vein cannulation has long been recognized as a problem in parturients due to distension of epidural veins. Epidural vein engorgement is maximal when the pregnant woman is in the supine position and minimal in the lateral position. Following an initial observation of an apparently high incidence of epidural vein cannulation in the sitting position, a randomized trial was conducted to document whether such an association existed. ⋯ We conclude that there is a direct correlation between the incidence of epidural vein cannulation and patient posture during epidural catheter insertion in parturients.