European journal of anaesthesiology
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Perioperative hypothermia is generally regarded as undesirable, but its incidence rate in the elective procedures in our hospital and the effect of the preventative measures taken against it were unknown. An initial audit indicated that postoperative hypothermia occurred. Therefore, changes in practice were implemented to address the problem. A further audit was then undertaken to assess the impact of these measures. ⋯ We found that with simple but consistently implemented changes in practice, postoperative hypothermia in elective patients could largely be eradicated.
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This study investigated the distribution of pressures within a model trachea, produced by five different tracheal gas insufflation devices. The aim was to suggest a suitable design of a tracheal gas insufflation device for clinical use. ⋯ We suggest that catheters producing the lowest pressure changes are likely to be safer for clinical use.
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Letter Case Reports
Subacute epidural abscess after spinal cord stimulator implantation.
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Our hypothesis was that fenoldopam, a selective DA1 agonist, would protect against rhabdomyolysis-induced renal injury. ⋯ Fenoldopam increased the severity of the renal injury in this canine model of myoglobinuric acute renal failure.