Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 1994
[Automatic fluid control during high-flow continuous hemofiltration: the Equaline system].
To describe the use of an automatic fluid control system, Equaline, during high flux continuous hemofiltration. ⋯ Equaline system was able to maintain intravascular volume in the face of high ultrafiltration rate avoiding clinically important discrepancies between ultrafiltrate formation and fluid replacement. We conclude that PDCVVH management is greatly improved with use of such servo-controlled feedback system.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 1994
[Peridural administration of low-dose morphine on demand following major abdominal surgery].
The present report deals with 20 patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, in whom a postoperative antalgic regimen has been administered on demand by means of morphine via lumbar peridural catheter. We injected 3 mg as the first dose after surgery and subsequent 2 mg doses when required. In each patient we controlled regularly for 72 hours the following: respiratory function, antalgic effects and side effects. We concluded that this technique is fit to obtain good analgesia with rare and mild side-effects.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 1993
Review[Continuous monitoring of brain electrical activity as a guide to treatment of acute brain lesion].
Cortical activity of the brain can be monitored continuously by simple, cheap and non-invasive methods. Nevertheless routine monitoring in Neuro ICUs seldom includes traditional or processed EEG. Our clinical experience with the Cerebral Function Monitor (CFM) indicates that a reliable guide to treatment of acute cerebral lesion can be obtained in different clinical situations and steps of management.