Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Their use may lead to a number of side effects with important implications in the perioperative period. Our aim was to examine the effect of preoperative antidepressant administration on post-surgical hospital length of stay (LOS) in elective non-cardiac surgery patients. ⋯ The preoperative use of antidepressant medications was not associated with increased postoperative hospital LOS following elective non-cardiac surgery.
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Observational Study
Elective use of an uncuffed small-bore cricothyrotomy tube with balloon occlusion of the subglottic airway.
To conduct a qualitative observational study on positive pressure ventilation through a percutaneous uncuffed small-bore cricothyrotomy tube with balloon occlusion of the subglottic airway to minimize supraglottic leak. ⋯ This technique provides effective intraoperative ventilation and easy endoscopic access, and it countermeasures against the likely complication of postoperative laryngeal edema. Moreover, there is no need for conventional tracheostomy or prolonged intubation. This approach establishes a curative and less invasive pharyngeal cancer therapy. Certain adverse outcomes can be avoided, including impaired speech and swallowing, possible delayed closure of the stoma, or a compromised cosmetic outcome.
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Historical Article
From the Journal archives: Epidural anesthesia in young children: What have we learned in the past 60 years?
Francis G. Ruston MD CITATION: Ruston FG. Epidural anaesthesia in infants and children. Can Anaesth Soc J 1954: 1: 37-44. ⋯ Epidural anesthesia in infants and young children is effective for a variety of procedures below the diaphragm, even in moribund patients.
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Editorial Historical Article
Classics revisited: key articles from the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 1954-2013.