Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialBlood gas analysis: its correlation with patent airway using COPA/LMA.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2002
Comparative StudyAn alternative simple method in laryngoscope blade decontamination.
The cleaning and disinfection of laryngoscope blades is controversial. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of two different chemical disinfectant agents and tap water where the laryngoscope blades were contaminated by different microorganisms and try to create a simple, effective and easy decontamination method. The results of our study demonstrate that the decontamination of the laryngoscope blades, which are cleansed with tap water, is not a reliable approach. In conclusion, mechanical cleaning of blades with water and the immersion in 2% glutaraldehyde or 10% polyvinyl pyrrolidine iodine for 10 minutes is an effective method for decontamination of laryngoscope blades.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2002
Biography Historical ArticleAnesthesia over the past 55 years. Reminicences of a neurosurgeon.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Jun 2002
Clinical TrialBlockade of branches of the ophthalmic nerve in the management of acute attack of migraine.
The aim of this study was the evaluation of the blockade of branches of ophthalmic nerve in the management of the acute attack of migraine headache localized to the ocular region. The study included 70 female patients 23-60 years old who presented to the pain clinic at our hospital with an acute attack of migraine headache localized to the ocular and retro-ocular region. A targeted history and a neurologic examination were performed in all patients to confirm the diagnosis and at the same time to rule out life-threatening neurological dysfunction. ⋯ The migraine acute attack was relieved in 58/70 patients (82%), while in 12/70 patients (18%) the results were poor. The pain relief started 3-4 min after the injection and was completed in 10-15 min. Our results support that the blockade of the branches of the ophthalmic nerve seems to be a safe and effective technique in the management of the acute attack of migraine localized to the ocular and retro-ocular region.