Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2018
Incidence and factors contributing to postdischarge nausea and vomiting in pediatric ambulatory surgical cases.
Little is known regarding the incidence and contributing factors of postdischarge nausea and vomiting in children. ⋯ We found an incidence of postdischarge nausea and vomiting of 14%. Intraoperative and postdischarge opioids increase the risk, with long-acting intraoperative opioids further accentuating the risk.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2018
Comparative Study Observational StudyCuffed endotracheal tubes in infants less than 3 kg: A retrospective cohort study.
Cuffed endotracheal tubes are being increasingly used in infants; however, current evidence in the literature mostly includes infants ≥ 3-kg weight. ⋯ This retrospective study with a small sample size found that Microcuff® cuffed endotracheal tubes may be safe in neonates < 3 kg. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to address this issue definitively.