Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCisatracurium in cardiac surgery--continuous infusion vs. bolus administration.
The aim of this study was the comparison of infusion vs. intermittent bolus administration of cisatracurium (CA) following cardiac surgery with regard to total intraoperative dose and time of recovery from neuromuscular blockade. From June 2005 to April 2006 sixty ASA II-III patients who were undergoing coronary bypass graft and valve replacement surgery, were equally divided and randomized to receive either intermittent bolus (Group A, n = 30) or continuous infusion (Group B, n = 30) of CA in Madani Heart Center in the Tabriz (Iran). Total intraoperative dose of CA and time to TOF ratio = 0.8 after operation were measured. ⋯ Intubation time in ICU was not significantly different (Group A = 8.3 +/- 5.1 hrs vs. Group B = 10.2 +/- 6.2 hrs, p = 0.256). These results support the intermittent bolus administration of cisatracurium in cardiac surgery following cardiopulmonary bypass.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2007
The accuracy of non-invasive nasal capnography in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery.
to assess the accuracy of nasal capnography for the monitoring of ventilation in extubated morbidly obese patients, following bariatric surgery. ⋯ Limits of agreement between PaCO2 and ETCO2 pressure and between RRd and RRm are clinically acceptable. Nasal capnography is accurate for the monitoring of ventilation in extubated morbidly obese patients, following bariatric surgery.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2007
Admission hypomagnesemia--impact on mortality or morbidity in critically ill patients.
No previous study exists to evaluate admission serum magnesium level as a predictor of morbidity or mortality. The aim of this study was to define the prevalence of admission hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients and to evaluate its relationship with organ dysfunction, length of stay, and mortality. ⋯ Development of hypomagnesemia during an ICU stay is associated with guarded prognosis. Monitoring of serum magnesium levels may have prognostic, and perhaps therapeutic, implications.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2007
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleCecil Gray the man who revolutionized anesthesia practice.