Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of a simplified augmented reality device for ultrasound-guided vascular access in a vascular phantom.
To investigate whether a novel ultrasound device may be used with a simplified augmented reality technique, and to compare this device with conventional techniques during vascular access using a vascular phantom. ⋯ During vascular access in a vascular phantom model, the novel device decreased the time and the number of redirections significantly. The device successfully improved the efficiency of the ultrasound-guided vascular access technique.
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To investigate whether Type O blood group status is associated with increased intraoperative blood loss and requirement of blood transfusion in extensive spine surgery. ⋯ There was no association between Type O blood and increased intraoperative blood loss or blood transfusion requirement during extensive spine surgery, with similar hospital LOS in Type O and non-O patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Spinal anesthesia protects against perioperative hyperglycemia in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.
To determine whether spinal anesthesia blunts surgical stress reactions and results in less perioperative hyperglycemia. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia attenuates the hyperglycemic response to surgical stimuli in diabetics and nondiabetic patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the didactic lecture with the simulation/model approach for the teaching of a novel perioperative ultrasound curriculum to anesthesiology residents.
To expose residents to two methods of education for point-of-care ultrasound, a traditional didactic lecture and a model/simulation-based lecture, which focus on concepts of cardiopulmonary function, volume status, and evaluation of severe thoracic/abdominal injuries; and to assess which method is more effective. ⋯ A model/simulation-based based lecture series may be more effective in teaching the skills needed to perform a point-of-care ultrasound examination to anesthesiology residents.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Does the type of anesthetic agent affect remifentanil effect-site concentration for preventing endotracheal tube-induced cough during anesthetic emergence? Comparison of propofol, sevoflurane, and desflurane.
To investigate whether the type of anesthetic agent administered affects the antitussive effect of remifentanil. ⋯ Remifentanil administration for cough suppression during emergence should be customized to the anesthetic agent.