Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Evaluation of double-lumen endotracheal tube extubation force by extraction angle: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
Gentle and noninvasive double-lumen tracheal tube (DLT) extubation is important for both airway and circulatory management, especially after lung resection. We performed a prospective randomized clinical trial comparing DLT extubation force based on 2 different extraction angles. ⋯ Our findings suggest that DLT extubation at 60° requires less force than at 90° and was accompanied by a smaller increase in blood pressure. Thus, extraction at 60° may be less invasive and beneficial for patients undergoing DLT extubation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A pilot study of upper airway management using a remote-controlled artificial muscle device during propofol anesthesia.
To test the hypothesis that the jaw closure using a pneumatic actuator device affect airway collapsibility and resistance during propofol anesthesia. ⋯ We demonstrated that jaw closure using an air-inflatable pneumatic actuator device can produce substantial decreases in upper airway collapsibility and maintain upper airway patency during propofol anesthesia.