Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of recovery after intermediate duration of anaesthesia with sevoflurane and isoflurane.
The purpose of this study was to compare recovery from anaesthesia after sevoflurane and isoflurane were administered to children for more than 90 min. ⋯ After intermediate duration of anaesthesia administered to children for up to 90 min, isoflurane and sevoflurane allow recovery after approximatively the same lapse of time.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDistal oesophageal pH measurement in children during general anaesthesia using the laryngeal mask airway, tracheal tube and face mask.
Distal oesophageal pH was measured during controlled ventilation in children with the laryngeal mask airway (LMATM), tracheal tube (TT) and face mask (FM). ⋯ There was no difference in the median pH values, within and between the groups (P > 0.05). We conclude that there is no difference in gastro-oesophageal reflux, when using a LMA, TT or FM during controlled ventilation in anaesthetized children.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
ReviewReview of ethics in paediatric anaesthesia: research issues.
This is the second of a series of three articles reviewing the recent changes in the law in relation to ethics and the practice of paediatric anaesthesia. The review covers, in a practical question and answer format, the topics of consent, research, intensive care issues and organ donation in children.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Case ReportsAnaesthetic considerations for a child with combined Prader-Willi syndrome and mitochondrial myopathy.
We report the anaesthetic management of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome and mitochondrial myopathy for open heart surgery. We used ketamine, fentanyl, rocuronium and caudal morphine together with a propofol infusion with no untoward effects. The implications of both conditions for anaesthesia are discussed.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2001
Assessment of pain by parents in young children following surgery.
We asked parents to assess pain in young children following surgery. ⋯ Our findings suggest that parents can assess pain in young children following surgery. The management of pain following discharge from hospital can be improved.