Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Nov 1993
[Comparison of oxygen saturations in mixed venous and central blood during thoracic anesthesia with selective single-lung ventilation].
To establish the ratio of oxygen saturation in mixed venous to that of central venous blood in patients undergoing thoracic surgery, in order to rationalize use of the pulmonary arterial catheter. ⋯ For thoracic anesthesia in patients who are not good candidates for catheterization of the pulmonary artery, continuous measurement of SvO2 may be substituted for that of SvcO2 in order to monitor the balance of supply/demand.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Nov 1993
Comparative Study[Internal jugular vein catheterization performed by resident and staff physicians].
To analyse complications in the catheterization of the internal jugular vein using the Boulanger technique and to establish a rating of difficulty and risk when the procedure is carried out by physicians in training. ⋯ We suggest that the Boulanger technique for catheterization of the internal jugular vein is a good one and is not particularly hazardous when performed by resident physicians in training.
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To evaluate the efficacy of general anesthesia during epileptic surgery. ⋯ General anesthesia is a safe and effective method for epileptic surgery, with local anesthesia providing additional sedation for isolated cases. Appropriate treatment requires an understanding of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs used, as well as knowledge of the condition and the anticonvulsive medications used.