Anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Interactions between epidural analgesia and antifibrinolytics.
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The cuffed oropharyngeal airway is a new disposable airway based on the Guedel oral airway. It has an asymmetrical cuff which provides a seal as well as lifting the base of the tongue forwards, and a 15-mm connector allowing attachment to an anaesthetic breathing system. ⋯ The advantage is that ventilation is maintained throughout the intubating sequence. We describe its use in a patient with oropharyngeal carcinoma.
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We report a case of a 32-year-old woman who developed an antenatal Valsalva-induced retinal haemorrhage causing unilateral blindness 38 weeks into her pregnancy. Delivery was achieved by elective Caesarean section under epidural anaesthesia. The influence of anaesthetic technique on a recent retinal haemorrhage is discussed.