Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialThe intermittent sequential compression device on the lower extremities attenuates the decrease in regional cerebral oxygen saturation during sitting position under sevoflurane anesthesia.
The sitting position has potential for serious complications such as cerebral ischemia and venous air embolism. This study investigated the effects of intermittent sequential compression device (SCD) on the changes in regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) during the sitting position. ⋯ The application of SCD to the lower extremities during sitting position under sevoflurane anesthesia was a simple and effective method to attenuate the decrease in cerebral oxygen saturation.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jan 2011
Serial measurement of static and dynamic cerebrovascular autoregulation after brain injury.
In patients with neuronal injury, the knowledge of the status of cerebrovascular autoregulation can help to optimize the management of the cerebral perfusion pressure. This study characterizes dynamic and static cerebrovascular autoregulation during the first 7 days after severe traumatic brain injury or intracranial hemorrhage. ⋯ Daily measured dAR and sAR were impaired after brain injury with a nadir on day 4 and consecutive incomplete recovery over time.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jan 2011
Letter Case ReportsDifficult oral intubation in acromegalic patients--a way out.