Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Risk of morbidity and mortality increases for critically ill patients during transfers within the hospital. Such patients often require sedation, and suboptimal sedation is associated with hypertension, tachycardia, and ventilator dyssynchrony. The aim of this study was to assess level of sedation as indicated by monitoring of the bispectral (BIS) index during intrahospital transport of critical patients. ⋯ Monitoring the BIS index during intrahospital transport of sedated, mechanically ventilated patients may be useful for detecting inadequate sedation.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Mar 2007
[Perioperative colloid administration: a survey of Spanish anesthesiologists' attitudes].
To determine the availability of intravascular fluid volume replacement solutions in Spanish hospitals, to survey the extent of use of colloids by anesthesiologists, to ascertain the possible adverse effects they seek to prevent when using each solution, and to assess their level of knowledge about the subject. ⋯ There is widespread use of colloids other than dextran along with crystalloids for plasma volume replacement. Spanish anesthesiologists are clear about important concepts related to colloid use. However, a high percentage have doubts about certain fundamental issues. Continuing professional development opportunities related to intravascular fluid replacement therapy should be increased.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Mar 2007
Case Reports[Cesarean section in a patient with acute myocardial infarction during pregnancy].
Maternal heart disease during pregnancy is the main cause of obstetric morbidity and mortality. We report the case of a 40-year-old woman with a history of myocardial infarction and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The patient suffered a second heart attack and received pharmacologic treatment. ⋯ Delivery was by cesarean section under progressive epidural block without complications. We review the medical, obstetric, and anesthetic implications of myocardial infarction during pregnancy. The management of such patients should be multidisciplinary and decisions about delivery should be taken based on obstetric considerations.