Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialOndansetron and meperidine prevent postoperative shivering after general anesthesia.
Postoperative shivering is one of the common problems following general anesthesia and may lead to multiple complications. The aim of this study was to examine the preventive effects of Ondansetron and Meperidine on postoperative shivering. ⋯ Ondansetron can effectively reduce post operative shivering.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of low dose rocuronium on intraocular pressure in laryngeal mask airway usage.
We have compared the effect of low dose rocuronium on intraocular pressure (IOP) in larygeal mask airway usage during induction of anesthesia using propofol and fentanyl, in a randomized, double-blind study. ⋯ Although there have been reports that LMA insertion minimally increases IOP, in our study, by using low dose rocuronium and LMA there was a decrease in IOP.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2011
The effects of tourniquet on intraocular pressure during knee surgery.
In this prospective study we aimed at examining the effects of pneumatic tourniquet on intraocular pressure during elective knee surgery. ⋯ Pneumatic tourniquet may cause a significant IOP increase in patients performing knee surgery under general anesthesia.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2011
Effects of enflurane and propofol on seizure duration and recovery profiles in electroconvulsive therapy.
The aim of this study is to investigate effect of enflurane that is a pro-convulsive anesthetic agent and propofol on seizure durations and recovery times during electroconvulsive therapy. ⋯ High incidence of spike activity on EEG and grand mal seizure patterns could be induced by enflurane. But motor and EEG seizure times were not prolonged by enflurane in the presence normocapnia. In conclusion, propofol is more suitable anesthetic agent for ECT, but enflurane might be preferred in patients because of rapid recovery.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2011
Case ReportsPlacement of a double lumen tube in a patient with difficult intubation due to ankylosing spondylitis--a case report.
During insertion of the double lumen tube in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, cervical neutral position should be maintained to avoid vertebral and spinal injuries. Although flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopic intubation is the gold standard, available FOB size is not compatible with that of the endobronchial lumen of the double lumen tube. This problem should be solved according to institutional capabilities. In this report we present a case of insertion of double lumen tube in neutral position using flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope and airway exchanger catheter in a thoracotomy patient with extremely limited neck mobility due to ankylosing spondylitis.