Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialRandomized trial comparing overnight preoperative fasting period Vs oral administration of apple juice at 06:00-06:30 am in pediatric orthopedic surgical patients.
We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of clear liquids orally administered at 06:00-06:30 am on the morning of surgery to reduce prolonged preoperative fasting periods. ⋯ A 15 ml.kg(-1) of apple juice for patients of <3 years of age or 10 ml.kg(-1) for older children, at 06:00-06:30 am of the surgical morning is a simple procedure to prevent dehydration and to produce positive behavior in low-risk, pediatric surgical patients.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialUse of low-dose rocuronium for intubation of children during volunteer surgery abroad.
Low-dose rocuronium (ROC) might improve safety during volunteer surgery abroad (VSA) by facilitating intubation with a lower halothane concentration than is typically used. We hypothesized that 0.25 mg.kg(-1) of ROC would improve intubation conditions during 3% halothane induction and still allow for rapid return to spontaneous ventilation (SV). ⋯ When administering 3% halothane for induction of VSA patients, a high frequency of adequate intubation conditions can be achieved without a relaxant, rendering the known benefits of 0.25 mg.kg(-1) of ROC unapparent. ROC 0.25 mg.kg(-1) does allow rapid return to SV.