Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 1995
Comparative StudyIs antacid treatment necessary in obstetric anesthesia?
All the obstetric units in Jeddah were surveyed regarding the use of antacid prophylaxis and the methods of anesthesia used for emergency and elective cesarian section. The results were compared with the Western practice where marked variation was found but this apparently did not influence mortality from acid aspiration.
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Sixty consecutive patients who were given an anesthetic, not needing tracheal intubation, received desflurane as part of the anesthetic technique to assess the incidence of upper airway irritation. A variety of induction agents and artificial airways were used. The incidence of upper airway irritation was recorded. ⋯ Six patients who coughed were given no premedication or were anesthetized before it could take effect. Coughing occurs during general anesthesia, but it is caused by many factors. In adults, using desflurane it does not appear to be a significant risk factor.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 1995
Biography Historical ArticleHumphry Davy's small circle of Bristol friends.