Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Neostigmine antagonism of rocuronium block during anesthesia with sevoflurane, isoflurane or propofol.
To examine the influence of continuing administration of sevoflurane or isoflurane during reversal of rocuronium induced neuromuscular block with neostigmine. ⋯ The continued administration of sevoflurane, and to a smaller extent isoflurane, results in delay in attaining adequate antagonism of rocuronium induced neuromuscular block.
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To survey the general public's attitude towards preoperative assessment and commonly perceived fears about general anesthesia. ⋯ The general public considers anesthetic assessment on the day prior to surgery an important part of preoperative preparation. Fears of brain damage, death and intraoperative awareness associated with general anesthesia remain prevalent, suggesting that preoperative education of patients should address these concerns. The general population was less concerned about realistic fears such as nausea, vomiting and postoperative discomfort.
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To observe the changes in permeability and elasticity in the cuff of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) caused by repeated use. ⋯ The "safe" life-span of the cuff of the LMAs, measured by the initial modifications of the physical properties of the silicone during simulations, was estimated to be 80-100 uses and was related to the thickness of its wall.