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.