Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with 5% sevoflurane and 67% nitrous oxide: comparison with intravenous injection of propofol.
To evaluate the clinical characteristics of multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with sevoflurane and nitrous oxide followed by the same inhalational anesthetics for maintenance, we compared the technique with intravenous propofol anesthesia. ⋯ Multiple-deep-breath inhalation induction with 5% sevoflurane and 67% nitrous oxide followed by the same inhalational anesthetics for maintenance was safely performed without serious adverse events. However, the induction time was shorter and patient satisfaction was higher in propofol group than in the inhalational group.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Prevention and treatment of malignant hyperthermia in certified training hospitals in Japan: a questionnaire.
To assess the preparedness of hospitals in Japan for cases of malignant hyperthermia (MH). ⋯ The results of the survey revealed that some hospitals had inadequate monitoring methods and a lack of prepared dantrolene for cases of MH under general anesthesia. We recommend that essential monitors be deployed and adequate preparations of dantrolene be maintained for effective early diagnosis and treatment of MH.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2002
Suppressive effect of spinal dorsal-horn neuronal activity by local spinal-cord cooling is reversed by naloxone in cats.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of local spinal cord cooling on spinal dorsal-horn neuronal activity, with special emphasis on the role of endogenous opioid. ⋯ The results demonstrate that endogenous opioids may play an important role in dorsal-horn neuronal suppression induced by local spinal-cord cooling.
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This study was conducted to compare the fluid warming capabilities at different flow rates in four different warming systems. ⋯ It is important to choose a warmer according to its characteristics as well as its performance.
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An investigation was made of the population and function of lymphocytes in canine peripheral blood, in animals with or without laparotomy under inhalation anesthesia. ⋯ These results indicate that surgical trauma concomitant with anesthesia could impair immunocompetence by reducing the number and function of lymphocytes.