Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Oct 2018
Multicenter Study Observational StudyHypotension after induction of general anesthesia: occurrence, risk factors, and therapy. A prospective multicentre observational study.
Hypotension after induction of general anesthesia (GAIH) is common in anesthesiology practice and can impact outcomes. ⋯ GAIH rate depends on age, degree of blood pressure decompensation prior the surgery, and presence of diabetes mellitus type II.
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Journal of anesthesia · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAnalgesic effects of methadone and magnesium following posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial.
To provide optimal conditions for neurophysiological monitoring and rapid awakening, remifentanil is commonly used during pediatric spinal surgery. However, remifentanil may induce hyperalgesia and increase postoperative opioid requirements. We evaluated the potential of methadone or magnesium to prevent remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia. ⋯ With the dosing regimens in the current study, the only benefit noted with methadone was a decrease in perioperative opioid requirements. However, given the potential for hyperalgesia with the intraoperative use of remifentanil, adjunctive use of methadone appears warranted.
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Journal of anesthesia · Oct 2018
Biochemically diagnosed hypothyroidism and postoperative complications after cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort analysis.
To determine whether hypothyroidism is associated with cardiovascular complications and surgical wound infections after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Hypothyroidism was associated with lower risk of atrial fibrillation than euthyroidism, and corrected hypothyroidism was associated with a shorter length of stay than euthyroidism.
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Journal of anesthesia · Oct 2018
Accuracy of identifying the cricothyroid membrane in children using palpation.
Accurate identification of the cricothyroid membrane (CTM) has paramount importance in the event of a 'cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate' scenario. We sought to determine the ability of anesthesiologists to correctly identify the CTM in obese and non-obese children. Anesthesiologists were asked to mark the entry point of the cricothyroidotomy device with an ultraviolet invisible pen on obese and non-obese (BMI < 95th percentile for age and sex) children aged 7-12 years. ⋯ Accuracy was not correlated with any demographic or morphometric features of the children. Percutaneous identification of the CTM in children aged 7-12 years was poor and not significantly different for obese and non-obese children. Pre-procedural ultrasonography may help to identify the landmarks for cricothyroidotomy.
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Journal of anesthesia · Oct 2018
Predictors for sustained new-onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients: a retrospective observational study.
Although new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently observed in the intensive care unit (ICU), the incidence and predictors for sustained new-onset AF have not been investigated, except for cardiac surgery patients. We have evaluated potential predictors for sustained new-onset AF in a mixed ICU. ⋯ These predictors might be useful in future interventional studies to identify patients who are likely to sustain new-onset AF.