Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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The purpose of the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain is the improvement of the patient's quality of life, not the complete alleviation of pain. In Japan transdermal fentanyl patch can be used for the treatment of chronic intractable pain including cancer pain and chronic non-cancer pain. In prescribing transdermal fentanyl patch for patients with chronic non-cancer pain, cares should be focused on the selection of the patients and the periodic and continuous observation of analgesic effect and side effects. ⋯ However, respiratory suppression or over sedation would also occur and such side effects can sometimes be fatal. Furthermore, long term effects on endocrine and immune systems have not been clarified yet. Proper prescription of opioids during a limited period of time is definitely the primary concern of medical professionals.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Meta Analysis Comparative Study
[Airtraq for difficult airways: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
Increased evidence indicates that the Airtraq is useful for difficult tracheal intubations. The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of the Airtraq in difficult airways, comparing with that of Macintosh laryngoscopy. ⋯ There is considerable evidence that Airtraq has an advantage over Macintosh laryngoscope in difficult airways.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Meta Analysis Comparative Study
[Channeled videolaryngoscope: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of the channeled videolaryngoscopes in routine tracheal intubation. ⋯ Compared to the Macintosh laryngoscopy, channeled videolaryngoscopy offers advantages for novice laryngoscopists, while these benefits are not seen with experts' hands in normal airways. Even with skillful hands, channeled videolaryngoscopy improves the successful first-attempt intubation in difficult intubations.
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Case Reports
[Tracheal intubation using Airtraq optical laryngoscope in an adult patient with Goldenhar syndrome].
A 23-year-old woman with Goldenhar syndrome and conductive deafness was scheduled for tympanoplasty. Goldenhar syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by ear malformation, mandibular hypoplasia, and vertebral anomalies. Furthermore, she had micrognathia, trismus, and mandibular hypoplasia. ⋯ The vocal cords were visualized with a Cormac and Lehane grade I, using the Airtraq optical laryngoscope Small (Size 2), under sedation. Then, an endotracheal tube was inserted after induction of general anesthesia. This is the first case report on the successful orotracheal intubation using Airtraq in an adult with Goldenhar syndrome.
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A 77-year-old man was scheduled to undergo the resection of hepatoma. After the induction of general anesthesia, a central venous (CV) catheter was inserted from the right internal jugular vein under the echographic observation. Then, we noticed that the size of the vein was smaller than usual, which caused a little difficulty in the insertion. ⋯ Re-evaluation of preoperative CT revealed the persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) with absent right superior vena cava. Post-operative examination with echography of the neck showed that the left internal jugular vein was much greater than the right. When noticing a small right internal jugular vein in pre-procedure echography, existence of PLSVC should be considered, and meticulous CV catheterization is necessary for safety.