Der Anaesthesist
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Invasive Candida infections represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for clinicians particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU). Despite substantial advances in antifungal agents and treatment strategies, invasive candidiasis remains associated with a high mortality. Recent guideline recommendations on the management of invasive candidiasis by the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) from 2012, the German Speaking Mycological Society and the Paul Ehrlich Society for Chemotherapy (DMykG/PEG) from 2011 and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) from 2009 provide valuable guidance for diagnostic procedures and treatment of these infections but need to be interpreted in the light of the individual situation of the patient and the local epidemiology of fungal pathogens. ⋯ Echinocandins have emerged as the generally preferred primary treatment in candidemia. The expert panel of ESCMID views fluconazole only as a marginally recommended therapy for this indication. The use of amphotericin B deoxycholate should be generally avoided because of toxicity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block on postoperative pain after percutaneous nephrolithotomy : Prospective randomized controlled study.
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of preoperative ultrasound-guided (US) intercostal nerve block (ICNB) in the 11th and 12th intercostal spaces on postoperative pain control and tramadol consumption in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). ⋯ In PCNL with nephrostomy tube placement US-guided ICNB performed at the 11th and 12th intercostal spaces provided effective analgesia.
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Multicenter Study
Impaired long-term quality of life in survivors of severe sepsis : Chinese multicenter study over 6 years.
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the long-term health-related quality of life (HRQOL) as well as the employment status in survivors of severe sepsis up to 6 years afterwards. ⋯ The HRQOL in survivors of severe sepsis was impaired even up to 6 years after hospital discharge.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common neurological disorders. The key feature is the urge to move, especially in the legs. New onset RLS can develop perioperatively or an existing RLS can be exacerbated. ⋯ For diseases which can be associated with secondary RLS a provocation or an exacerbation of RLS should be taken into consideration. This is particularly true for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, terminal renal insufficiency, spinal cord lesions and pregnancy. So far, there is not sufficient evidence that any form of anesthesia has a negative influence on RLS.
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On 24 July 2010 the love parade, a large scale open air concert was held in the city of Duisburg to which more than 500,000 guests were expected. During the course of the early evening a major tragic incident occurred in which 21 people were crushed to death and several hundred others were injured. In this article the preparation of the emergency and rescue services prior to the event is described and their operations entailing more than 1,600 staff members from all over Germany are illustrated. The article focuses on the mass casualty incident which took place in the tunnel in the early evening of that day.