Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPropofol 2 mg/kg is superior to propofol 1 mg/kg for tracheal intubation in children during sevoflurane induction.
Propofol has been used to facilitate tracheal intubation within a short time of sevoflurane induction without a muscle relaxant in children. We compared as the primary outcome the incidence of excellent intubating conditions after 8% sevoflurane and propofol 1 or 2 mg/kg. ⋯ Propofol 2 mg/kg during 8% sevoflurane induction resulted in a higher proportion of excellent intubating conditions compared with propofol 1 mg/kg.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialSniffing position combined with mouth opening improves facemask ventilation in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
This study evaluates the influence of sniffing position combined with mouth opening on the effectiveness of facemask ventilation in paralyzed pediatric patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy during sevoflurane-N(2)O anesthesia. ⋯ Sniffing position combined with mouth opening improves V(Texp) and PIP values during facemask ventilation during sevoflurane-N(2)O anesthesia in paralyzed pediatric patients with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialIs a pre-anaesthetic information form really useful?
All patients should be fully informed about the risks and benefits of anaesthetic procedures before giving a written consent. Moreover, the satisfaction level may vary in proportion to the information given. We aimed to determine, in a single-blind randomized-controlled study, whether an information form given before the pre-anaesthetic consultation could improve perceived information, information gain and satisfaction level. ⋯ Our study suggests that an information form given before the pre-anaesthetic consultation enhances perceived information, information gain and satisfaction level.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLactate and liver function tests after living donor right hepatectomy: a comparison of solutions with and without lactate.
Hyperlactatemia can predict the prognosis of patients undergoing liver resection. The effects of lactated Ringer's solution on liver function have not been evaluated in patients undergoing major liver resection. We therefore compared the effects of two different crystalloid solutions, with and without lactate, on liver function test data and serum lactate level in living donors undergoing right hepatectomy. ⋯ This prospective randomized study showed that non-lactate-containing crystalloid solution may have important advantages over LR solution, concerning lactate and liver profiles, in living donors undergoing right hepatectomy.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of a single dose of pregabalin on post-operative pain and pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing discectomy.
Pregabalin acts as a membrane stabilizer and has both analgesic and anxiolytic effects. We hypothesized that one pre-operative dose of pregabalin would reduce pre-operative anxiety and post-operative pain in patients undergoing discectomy. ⋯ A single dose of pregabalin (150 mg) reduced post-operative pain at rest and morphine consumption during the PACU period after lumbar discectomy. Pre-operative anxiety was lower, without increased incidence of side effects.