Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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There is a paucity of data on the effect of intraoperative end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) levels on postoperative mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between intraoperative EtCO2 and 90-day mortality in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. ⋯ A mean intraoperative EtCO2 < 35 mm Hg was associated with increased postoperative 90-day mortality.
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Editorial Comment
The pulmonary artery catheter: a solution still looking for a problem.
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To understand and summarize the breadth of knowledge on comfort-holding in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). ⋯ There is a paucity of literature on comfort-holding in PICUs. This scoping review identifies significant gaps in the literature, including assessment of child-based outcomes of comfort-holding or safety assessment of comfort-holding, and highlights core outcomes to consider in future evaluations of this intervention including child-based outcomes, parent-based outcomes, and safety of the intervention.