Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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To describe the use of dexmedetomidine for sedation in a critically ill infant undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ⋯ Dexmedetomidine and a small dose of propofol were used successfully to sedate a critically ill infant for MRI. More studies are required to determine the role of this unique drug in the pediatric population.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Thoracic epidural and intrathecal analgesia have similar effects on pain relief and respiratory function after thoracic surgery].
To compare in a prospective randomized trial the effects of thoracic epidural infusions of fentanyl (F) and bupivacaine (B) to intrathecal morphine (M) and sufentanil (S) on analgesia and respiratory function following thoracotomy. ⋯ This study shows that intrathecal M and S offer analgesia comparable to thoracic epidural infusion of B and F.
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Routine preoperative testing has been criticized as having little impact on perioperative outcomes. The purpose of this study is to identify the current practice of preoperative testing in ambulatory surgery. ⋯ Our survey has documented marked disparities in the practices of preoperative testing. A large proportion of the anesthesiologists indicated that age alone is not a criterion for preoperative ordering of ECG. Many anesthesiologists had no concern about eliminating preoperative testing in low-risk ambulatory surgery.