Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialCan electromyographic arousal be detected visually on the Datex-Ohmeda S/5™ anesthesia monitor?
Electroencephalogram (EEG)-based depth of anaesthesia monitoring is susceptible to contaminating electromyographic (EMG) activity. Many authorities have suggested that anaesthesiologists using these monitors should interpret the raw EEG waveform seen on the anaesthesia monitor. ⋯ In contrast to many EEG phenomena, EMG activity cannot be accurately detected visually from the raw EEG on the anaesthesia monitor. Further development in the quality of the anaesthesia monitors is warranted.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe duration of fibre-optic intubation is increased by cricoid pressure. A randomised double-blind study.
In some categories of patients, a rapid sequence induction using a fibre-optic method may be indicated. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of cricoid pressure (CP) on the duration of fibre-optic intubation. The hypothesis was that CP would prolong the intubation time. ⋯ The study showed that CP prolongs the duration of fibre-optic intubation in patients with Mallampati grades 1-2.