Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Sep 2018
Wireless high-frequency dorsal root ganglion stimulation for chronic low back pain: A pilot study.
Evaluation of the efficacy of a wireless high-frequency stimulator placed over selected DRG of exiting nerve roots for the treatment of chronic low back pain. ⋯ Wireless high-frequency stimulation of the DRG is a viable option to treat chronic low back pain. Preliminary results show a subject preference for stimulation at the T9 vertebral level.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Sep 2018
Diabetes and necrotizing soft tissue infections-A prospective observational cohort study: Statistical analysis plan.
Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but carry a high morbidity and mortality. The multicenter INFECT project aims to improve the understanding of the pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and prognosis of NSTIs. This article describes the study outline and statistical analyses that will be used. ⋯ The study will provide important data on patients with NSTI and diabetes.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Sep 2018
Flexion decreases the ventilation quality of the Ambu® AuraGain™ laryngeal mask in paralysed children: A prospective randomised crossover study.
The influence of different head and neck positions on ventilation with the Ambu® AuraGain™ remains unevaluated in children. This study assessed the influence of different head and neck positions on ventilation with the AuraGain™ in paediatric patients. ⋯ Clinically, the flexed head and neck positions negatively affected ventilation due to obstruction of the airway. Ventilation with AuraGain™ can be effectively performed with the head and neck in the neutral, extended and rotated position in paediatric patients.