Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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We used a Styletscope for endotracheal intubation in a 71-year-old man in whom neck recurvation is contraindicated. Orotracheal intubation was accomplished promptly with the scope. We conclude that Styletscope is useful for orotracheal intubation in patients with limited neck recurvation.
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We devised a new bite block made of a used connector of anesthesia machine (ACOMA medical industry CO., LTD.) for laryngeal mask. Fitness for laryngeal mask and strength against patient's biting are the key for its use. ⋯ We studied the strength of a new bite block experimentally and recognized its ability to bear the human biting. We conclude a new bite block for laryngeal mask is clinically useful and can be used during anesthesia for its fitness and safety.
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Historical Article
[New study on the history of anesthesiology (8)--Etymological consideration on a Japanese word "Masui"].
The author briefly describes etymology of a Japanese word "Masui" ([symbol: see text]) and discusses why this word has not been correctly understood by lay people as well as Japanese anesthesiologists. The word "Masui" was coined by Seikei Sugita in 1850 when he translated Dutch edition of Schelesinger's monograph on ether anesthesia into Japanese. ⋯ The author thinks that one of the causes for this inadequate acceptance is that the correct Japanese words of "Masuika-gaku" and "Masuika-i" for Anesthesiology and Anesthesiologists were not coined and the incorrect words as "Masuigaku" and "Masui-i" have been used. Not a small number of Japanese anesthesiologists still employ the words "Masuigaku" and "Masui-i" without any special reasons.