Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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A 73-year-old man with advanced lung cancer ate raw fish the day before being admitted to our hospital with severe abdominal pain, fever and vomiting. Soon afterward he fell into shock and disseminated intravenous coagulation. A CT scan revealed invagination and emergency surgery was performed. ⋯ Mortality is 70%, and more than half of these patients die within 72 hours of onset. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. In addition, the public should be educated to protect immuno-compromised individuals from this infection.
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The backward, upward and rightward pressure (BURP) maneuver and cricoid pressure (CP) are easily confused because of their similarities. We surveyed nurses to determine their knowledge and skills regarding these maneuvers. ⋯ We found that the nurses are confused with the BURP and CP maneuvers. Unless applied correctly, these maneuvers may interfere with tracheal intubation. Constant education and training are essential for effective and safe implementation of these maneuvers.