Acta anaesthesiologica Belgica
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Continuous capnography recordings were made during blind nasotracheal intubation of 17 patients breathing spontaneously. The carbon dioxide analyzer (CD 300, Datex Helsinki) was connected to the open proximal end of the endotracheal tube. In addition to the auscultatory findings, capnography gave valuable information about the position of the endotracheal tube during the entire intubation procedure. ⋯ On the other hand, entrance of the tube into the trachea could always be rapidly detected as typical flat-topped CO2 waves were seen in the capnogram. Thus capnography facilitates orientation during blind nasotracheal intubation and rapidly detects accidental oesophageal intubation. The capnographic recording also is a valuable and reliable additional sign and document of correct endotracheal intubation.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Belg · Jun 1983
The Central Anesthesiology Course in Noordwijkerhout. A joint project of the Boerhaave Committee in Leiden, the Netherlands Association for Anesthesiology, and teachers of anesthesiology in The Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium).
The evolution of a training and postgraduate course in Anesthesiology to serve two Dutch-speaking regions of Europe is described. Since the program was started in 1978, 520 persons have participated and accounted for 1,267 registrations.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Belg · Jan 1983
Comparative StudyClinical evaluation of the analgesic potency of lofentanil in postoperative pain.
The efficacy and safety of IM lofentanil, the most potent morphinomimetic drug available, for rapid control of postoperative pain was compared with IM piritramide and placebo in a study of 120 patients. Piritramide 7.5 mg and 15 mg, lofentanil 0.25 micrograms, 0.50 micrograms and 0.75 micrograms had a rapid onset of analgesic effect. ⋯ There were no significant differences in pain relief between the different doses of lofentanil or between the different doses of piritramide. Side effects of very low incidence included nausea, vomiting and sedation in both piritramide and lofentanil groups.