Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2022
Observational StudyCarotid vs. aortic velocity time integral and peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. A comparative study.
The carotid artery velocity-time integral (
C VTI) and the carotid Doppler peak velocity (cDPV), as well as measures of their variation induced by the respiratory cycle, have been proposed as fast and easy to obtain ultrasound measures for assessing fluid responsiveness in intensive care unit patients. To investigate this possibility, we conducted a prospective observational study in hemodynamically unstable patients under mechanical ventilation. ⋯C DPV was found to predict fluid responsiveness in unstable mechanically ventilated patients. -
Mallampati Class Zero airway describes a visible epiglottis on pharyngoscopic view. It was first noted by Tobold A in 1869 and was proposed as a new class in modified Mallampati Classification by Ezri T. et al. We aim to summarize the current knowledge about Mallampati Class Zero airway and its implication on airway management. ⋯ Mallampati Class Zero is associated with an easy airway and it should be included as a different class in the modified Mallamapti classification, which would also contribute to its spread between professionals involved in the airway management and will favour increasing investigation and knowledge about it.