Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Computerized training system for ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture on abnormal spine models: a randomized controlled trial.
A randomized controlled trial was carried out to determine whether Perk Tutor, a computerized training platform that displays an ultrasound image and real-time needle position in a three-dimensional (3D) anatomical model, would benefit residents learning ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture (LP) in simulation phantoms with abnormal spinal anatomy. ⋯ Residents trained with augmented reality 3D visualization had better performance metrics on ultrasound-guided LP in pathological spine models.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Intubation with VivaSight or conventional left-sided double-lumen tubes: a randomized trial.
Double-lumen endotracheal tubes (DLTs), which are commonly used for single-lung ventilation during surgery, are difficult to insert. In addition, they often move during surgical lung manipulation which can cause life-threatening complications. Flexible bronchoscopy is used routinely to establish and confirm proper DLT placement. The newly designed VivaSight DLT has an integrated camera, allowing continuous visualization of its position in the trachea. We hypothesized that the time to intubation using the VivaSight DLT would be faster than with a conventional DLT. ⋯ The VivaSight DLT camera allowed faster insertion and facilitated initial positioning. It also confirmed proper tube positioning intraoperatively and facilitated repositioning when necessary. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01807676.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Celecoxib pharmacogenetics and pediatric adenotonsillectomy: a double-blinded randomized controlled study.
Pediatric adenotonsillectomy (A&T) is associated with prolonged pain and functional limitation. Celecoxib is an effective analgesic in adult surgery patients; however, its analgesic efficacy on pain and functional recovery in pediatric A&T patients is unknown. ⋯ A three-day course of oral celecoxib reduces early pain and co-analgesic consumption; however, an increase in dose, dose frequency, and duration of dose may be required for sustained pain relief in the pediatric setting. The CYP2C9*3 allele may influence recovery. This trial was registered at: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00849966.