Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Sevoflurane and isoflurane, but not propofol, decrease mivacurium requirements over time.
Volatile anesthetic agents potentiate neuromuscular blockade, but the magnitude of potentiation appears to be time dependent. The time course of this interaction was studied by measuring mivacurium infusion rates during sevoflurane, isoflurane and propofol anesthesia. ⋯ Sevoflurane and isoflurane do not prolong the effect of a bolus dose of mivacurium, but potentiation increases with time from 30-105 min of exposure. This interaction is greater with sevoflurane than isoflurane.
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Most volatile anesthetics are known to inhibit the oxidative and phagocytic function of neutrophils. In the present study, we investigated the effect of xenon on phagocytosis and respiratory burst activity of neutrophils and monocytes in human whole blood. ⋯ In contrast to nitrous oxide, xenon preserves neutrophil and monocyte antibacterial capacity in vitro.
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Describe the influence of specialty certification and practice style upon the anesthetic technique used for Cesarean deliveries. ⋯ The overall use of regional anesthesia for Cesarean sections in Alberta is high. The chance of receiving a general anesthetic for a Cesarean delivery varies across the province and was more related to practice environment than specialty.