Der Anaesthesist
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Anticoagulation medications are frequently used for primary and secondary treatment of several thrombo-embolic disorders. An important side effect of all anticoagulants is hemorrhagic diathesis which necessitates acute treatment, ideally using medicinal therapy with an antidote. ⋯ With this new generation of anticoagulants no valid laboratory parameters or effective antagonists are presently available. Due to a lack of adequate studies regarding acute treatment this can at present only be carried out on a symptomatic basis.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
[An exceptional author and publisher is leaving : Retirement of Reinhard Larsen from the editorial board of Der Anaesthesist].
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Central venous line placement is a standard procedure in critical care and peri-operative medicine. This procedure can be associated with severe complications. In contrast to the landmark technique, ultrasound-guided punctures can significantly reduce the rate of complications. ⋯ In children and small infants central venous access can also be challenging due to the anatomical relationship in the head and neck region. Puncture techniques are explained briefly by means of ultrasound anatomy. Typical ultrasonographic images visualize pathological findings in order to identify dangers and complications in central venous catheterization.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
[Proven and new situations for Der Anaesthesist].