Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Editorial Comment
Special announcement-procedural sedation: a position paper of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Optimal inspiratory pressure for face mask ventilation in paralyzed and unparalyzed children to prevent gastric insufflation: a prospective, randomized, non-blinded study.
Gastric insufflation is common during face mask ventilation and results in unfavourable respiratory events in children. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a muscle relaxant on gastric insufflation and determine the optimal inspiratory pressure during face mask ventilation in children. ⋯ A neuromuscular blocking agent has minimal effect on the inspiratory pressure that causes gastric insufflation during face mask ventilation in children.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Accuracy of remote continuous respiratory rate monitoring technologies intended for low care clinical settings: a prospective observational study.
Altered respiratory rate (RR) has been identified as an important predictor of serious adverse events during hospitalization. Introduction of a well-tolerated continuous RR monitor could potentially reduce serious adverse events such as opioid-induced respiratory depression. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of different monitor devices to detect RR in low care clinical settings. ⋯ None of the studied devices (acoustic, IPG, and radar monitor) had LoA that were within our predefined (based on clinical judgement) limits of ± 2 breaths·min-1. The acoustic breath sound monitor predicted the correct treatment more often than the IPG and the radar device.
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Practice Guideline
Procedural sedation: a position paper of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
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