Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Oct 1998
Case Reports[Emphysematous pyelonephritis--a rare cause of sepsis].
A 66-year old female was admitted to our ICU in septic shock with accompanying signs of gastroenteritis and diabetic-related hyperglycemia. Computer tomography of the abdomen revealed the rare diagnosis of emphysematous pyelonephritis. Immediate nephrectomy led to a favourable outcome in this dramatic case. Although abscess drainage and broad-based antibiotic therapy are generally the first-line therapy today, emergency surgery would seem to be indicated in selected cases.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Oct 1998
[Incidence and predisposing factors of persistent backache after lumbar catheter epidural anesthesia in a non-obstetrical settingø].
To determine the incidence of long term backache after lumbar epidural anesthesia with catheter (EPA) in the non-obstetrical setting. ⋯ The incidence of long term backache after EPA in the non-obstetrical setting is 11.5% and almost exclusively associated with pre-existing back pain. Biometrical factors seem to play no role. In patients with pre-existing back pain satisfaction with the anesthetic procedure might be improved by improving informed consent.