Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2012
Editorial CommentBlood glucose control in critically ill patients.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2012
Clinical TrialAirway management in pediatric patients using the Glidescope Cobalt®: a feasibility study.
Video laryngoscopes are claimed to improve airway management. Several studies showed an equal or better glottic view using the Glidescope® compared with direct laryngoscopy in adults and in paediatric patients. Many case reports also described successful intubation in patients with a difficult airway. The Glidescope Cobalt® is a modified Glidescope® with a disposable sheath. Data on clinical application in paediatric patients is insufficient. ⋯ The Glidescope Cobalt® presented suitable for use in children. C&L grade was significantly improved in all patients with a C&L grade of 2 or 3. Especially for educational purposes in pediatric anesthesia it provides a good view for all participants.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2012
Comparative Study Clinical TrialGood prognostic value of the intraoperative tissue Doppler-derived index E/e' after non-cardiac surgery.
The index E/e' derived from tissue Doppler imaging and pulsed Doppler is the ratio of the early transmitral flow velocity and the early mitral annular velocity and it correlates with left ventricular filling pressure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between intraoperative E/e' and postoperative cardiovascular complications and length of ICU and hospital stays after a non cardiac surgery. ⋯ This data suggests that the tissue Doppler index E/e' may be a useful indicator for predicting morbid events after non-cardiac surgery. Furthermore, patients with an elevated intraoperative E/e' may need more careful postoperative management.