Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2011
Case ReportsPossible augmentation of neuromuscular blockade by propofol during recovery from rocuronium.
Propofol is a widely used drug in anesthesia practice, and its pharmacological characteristics are well known. However, propofol is not known for neuromuscular effects. ⋯ This neuromuscular block dissipated in both patients without any subsequent neuromuscular effects. These two observations provide visual confirmation of the possible impact of propofol on recovery from a rocuronium neuromuscular blockade.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of maternal supplementary oxygen on the newborn for elective cesarean deliveries under spinal anesthesia.
The aim of this investigation was to determine whether supplementary oxygen provided by either nasal cannula or face mask versus room air might affect fetal oxygenation during elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia by assessing maternal and neonatal regional cerebral oxygenation (rSO(2)) with a cerebral oximeter. ⋯ The effect of maternal supplementary oxygen on the newborn has been demonstrated by a cerebral oximeter monitor and supported by umbilical cord blood gas analysis and Apgar scores.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2011
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction after noncardiac surgery: effects of metabolic syndrome.
Vascular risk factors, including metabolic syndrome, are known to contribute to the development of cognitive dysfunction. We tested the hypothesis that patients with metabolic syndrome are more likely to develop cognitive dysfunction after noncardiac surgery. ⋯ The results indicate that cognitive functions were more profoundly impaired in patients with metabolic syndrome undergoing noncardiac surgery compared with their healthier counterparts.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2011
Case ReportsTwo cases of massive pleural effusion noted only after induction of anesthesia in living donor liver transplantation.
Two adult patients who underwent living donor liver transplantation with acute accumulation of right-side pleural effusion are reported. The chest X-ray of patient 1 showed no specific finding 3 days before the operation, and patient 2 was known to have pleural effusion and underwent pigtail drainage before transplant. After anesthesia induction and insertion of central venous catheters, a portable chest radiograph was taken to confirm the positions of the central venous catheters and endotracheal tube. ⋯ Both were discharged from the hospital in stable condition. Our cases suggest that chest X-ray after induction of the anesthesia and before liver transplantation surgery is recommended. In addition to documenting the positions of the central venous catheters and endotracheal tube, a potential life-threatening pleural effusion requiring appropriate management may be detected.