Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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To determine the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux during general anesthesia with the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA). ⋯ This study suggests that the lithotomy position predisposes patients to a higher risk of aspiration than the supine position when using a LMA.
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Comment Letter
The difficult airway and BURP--a truly Canadian perspective.
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To determine the plasma concentrations of propofol required to achieve different levels of sedation during monitored anesthesia care. ⋯ Target-controlled infusion of propofol provided easy and safe management of intraoperative sedation, allowing fast and predictable deepening in the level of sedation, while minimizing systemic side effects of intravenous sedation due to the minimal risk of overdosing the drug.