Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Dec 2014
Case Reports[Case Report - A dangerous intoxication after ingestion of alkyl nitrite ("Poppers")].
This case report describes the inadvertent poisoning of a young man with "poppers" after having ingested an unknown amout of the drug. "Poppers" (alkyl nitrite) were made famous in the 1960s as a party drug, and during certain sexual practices, and are still in use today. The drug's inhalation leads to a short-lived rush, vasodilation and relaxtion of smooth muscles. An accidental ingestion can lead to a significant build-up of methemoglobin with dire consequences. The therapy consists of the intravenous administration of methylene blue.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Dec 2014
Review["Introduction to transthoracic, transesophageal and real time 3Dimensional transesophageal echocardiography"].
Echocardiography allows assessment of cardiac anatomy and function. A tailored approach to echocardiographic assessment is essential in hemodynamic unstable patients. ⋯ TEE is standard of care in intraoperative setting. 3 D echocardiography is valuable in specific situations. Written reporting of examination is mandatory.