Journal of clinical monitoring and computing
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J Clin Monit Comput · Apr 2023
"Original Research" instead research Neural networks for estimation of facial palsy after vestibular schwannoma surgery.
Facial nerve damage in vestibular schwannoma surgery is associated with A-train patterns in free-running EMG, correlating with the degree of postoperative facial palsy. However, anatomy, preoperative functional status, tumor size and occurrence of A-trains clusters, i.e., sudden A-trains in most channels may further contribute. In the presented study, we examine neural networks to estimate postoperative facial function based on such features. ⋯ NN based on preoperative HB, traintime and tumor size provide good estimations of postoperative HB. The method is amenable to real-time implementation and supports integration of information from different sources. NN could enable multimodal facial nerve monitoring and improve postoperative outcomes.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Apr 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialTo compare the influence of blind insertion and up-down optimized glottic exposure manoeuvre on oropharyngeal leak pressure using SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask among patients undergoing general anesthesia.
To compare the potential influences of blind insertion and up-down optimized glottic exposure manoeuvre on the oropharyngeal leak pressure (OPLP) in using SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask (VLM) among patients undergoing general anesthesia. A randomized self-control study controlled was conducted to investigate the effect of two insertion techniques on OPLP. A total of 60 patients (male or female, 18-78 years, BMI 18.0-30.0 kg m-2 and ASA I-II) receiving selective surgery under general anesthesia were randomly recruited. ⋯ Our results suggests that up-down optimized glottic exposure manoeuver may be a useful technique for SaCoVLM™ insertion. Trial registration: ChiCTR, ChiCTR2000028802. Registered 4 January 2020, http://www.chictr.org.cn/ChiCTR2000028802.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Apr 2023
Letter Case ReportsPeri-operative multimodal monitoring: a real need or a luxury?
The present case of a patient with several co-morbidities undergoing complex vitrectomy under peribulbar block and sedation with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI of propofol and dexmedetomidine with EEG and Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) monitoring illustrates the benefits of multimodal monitoring to differentiate the effect of hypnotic and antinociceptive drugs. It is highlighted the delta-alpha electroencephalographic pattern showing adequate sedation, the beta arousal pattern in the EEG concommitant to decrease in the ANI translating insufficient anti-nociception.
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Recent publications have suggested that pulse oximeters exhibit reduced accuracy in dark-skinned patients during periods of hypoxemia. Masimo SET® (Signal Extraction Technology®) has been designed, calibrated, and validated using nearly equal numbers of dark and light skinned subjects, with the goal of eliminating differences between pulse oximetry saturation (SpO2) and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) values due to skin pigmentation. The accuracy concerns reported in dark-skinned patients led us to perform a retrospective analysis of healthy Black and White volunteers. ⋯ Occult hypoxemia was rare and did not occur in Black subjects. Masimo RD SET® can be used with equal assurance in people with dark or light skin. These laboratory results were obtained in well-controlled experimental conditions in healthy volunteers-not reflecting actual clinical conditions/patients.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Apr 2023
Observational StudyAssessing a novel second generation laryngeal mask airway using the 'ADEPT' approach: results from the LMA® Protector™ observational study.
To address the problem of lack of clinical evidence for airway devices introduced to the market, the Difficult Airway Society (UK) developed an approach (termed ADEPT; Airway Device Evaluation Project Team) to standardise the model for device evaluation. Under this framework we assessed the LMA Protector, a second generation laryngeal mask airway. A total of 111 sequential adult patients were recruited and the LMA Protector inserted after induction of general anaesthesia. ⋯ However, the first time insertion rate failure was 9.9% (95% CI 5.1-17.0%). There were no episodes of patient harm recorded, particularly desaturation. The LMA Protector appears suitable for clinical use, but an accompanying article discusses our reflections on the ADEPT approach to studying airway devices from a strategic perspective.